What did the meiji reformers want to retain despite their quest for modernization?
a. traditional values
b. military techniques
c. central government
d. martial arts

The correct answer here is A. The Meiji Restoration opened fully Japan to the world and the Meiji emperor (Meiji meaning enlightened) sent his people all over the world in order to acquire advance technology and fresh ideas back to Japan. But this was not done in order to fundamentally change Japan. No, it was done to strengthen it. The goal was to retain their traditional values while enhancing themselves with the best of what the world has to offer.

abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.

democracy

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