【英語×日本史】明治時代③

1. In 1877, in Kyushu, samurai led by Saigo Takamori rebelled against the Meiji government. 

2. They rebelled because the government stopped their unemployment benefits and took away their swords, which were special privileges for samurai. 

3. However, due to the difference in military strength, the samurai were defeated, and Saigo Takamori took his own life. 

4. This rebellion caused the Meiji government to spend a lot of money and face financial difficulties. 

5. But through this defeat, the samurai realized they couldn't oppose the Meiji government. 

6. As a result, they chose to fight with words instead of weapons and started a movement to establish a parliament. 

7. They also became more involved internationally, helping open up Korea and sending samurai there. 

8. This rebellion was a turning point where the samurai adapted to a new era and began contributing to the country's development through political means, not just military force. (125 words)