Satsuma Rebellion Lesson

Defeated samurai
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Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will learn about the Satsuma Rebellion, a pivotal conflict in late 19th-century Japan that marked the transition from a feudal society to a modern nation. They will explore the causes, key events, and significant consequences of the rebellion, including the end of the samurai class and the consolidation of the Meiji government's power. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, including reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet below:

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Satsuma Rebellion Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the following web page:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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Satsuma Rebellion Research Worksheet.doc
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