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Emperor ruled Japan from Kyoto

1603 – 1867

Emperor Shogun

Tokugawa family

Country

250 Domain (Daimyo)

Ruling Elites

Shogun

Daimyo

Samurai (Warrior class)

Changes in 16th Century

Peasantry was disarmed. Daimyo were ordered to live in capitals of domain.

Land survey identified owners and taxpayers graded land productivity.

Growth of Economy

Edo – Most populated citiesOsaka and Kyoto. Other cities Introduced financial and credit system.

Vibrant culture blossomed in town.

Art & Literature.

Trade

Trade with China and India. They traded precious metals.Silk from Nishijin came to be known as the best in the world.

Increased use of money.Stock markets started.

Meiji restoration

EducationA new school system began from 1870’s.

Schooling was compulsory for boys and girls.

Curriculum had been based on western model.

Ministry of education control over curriculum and the selection of text books.

“ Moral culture” had to be taught.

Administration Altering old villages and domain boundaries.

Maintain local schools & health facilities.

Military & bureaucracy were put under the direct control of Emperor.

Modern military force was developed

Modernizing Economy Levying agricultural tax.Railway introduced. Textile machinery imported from Europe .

Japanese students were sent abroad.

Modern banking institutions were launched.

Industrial workersNo. of women increasedFirst modern strike in 1886No.of factories increased4 million factories in 1913

NationalismFormation of ‘Diet’1918-1931 formed cabinetEmperor was commander of forces

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