Meiji
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Japan SOCIALLY
Samurai removed from position as defenders of japan - 1873
Samurai prohibited from carrying swords - 1876
New social classes developed, valuing education and achievement.
Centralised education system made, literacy rate 40% - 95%
Japan MILITARILY
Military conscription introduced - 1873
French, german, British experts employed
Japanese army became second strongest in the world
Developed arsenals to manufacture small arms + amunition
Japan POLITICALLY
Old fuedal structures abolished 1871
New government modelled off German parliament
Charter Oath 1867
Divided into 9 prefectures run by governors
Japan ECONOMICALLY
Yen developed 1871
New tax introduced system introduced
From 1876, government gave bonds to preserve cash
Constructed factories and shipyards in 1870s, sold to private companies
Ban on wheel was lifted
Sold silk internationally, making money and foreign resources
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