OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Japan 1853-1937 June 2025 question paper Y217

Which of the following had the greater impact on changes in Japan during the period from 1868 to 1912?

(i) Ending of the power of the Samurai

(ii) Industrial growth

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* Assess the reasons for the growth of opposition to the Shogunate.

Which of the following was more significant in Japanese foreign relations before 1914?

(i) Relations with Russia

(ii) Relations with the USA

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* How important was the development of militarism in the growth of nationalism in Japan during the

period from 1920 to 1937?