Meiji

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