The End of Feudalism in Japan Lesson
Learning objectives
In this lesson, students will examine the internal and external pressures that led to the collapse of the Tokugawa shogunate in Japan between 1853 and 1868. They will explore how the arrival of Commodore Perry and the subsequent unequal treaties exposed the weaknesses of the bakufu and accelerated Japan's transformation into the Meiji era. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from 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:
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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Extension activities
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