Meiji Restoration

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Tokugawa Shogunate (1600 to 1868)

Emperor had no power

Daimyos controlled land and population

Weak centralization

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Overthrow of the Shogun

Fear of Western influence

Adopted Western ideas for defense

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1868: Abolition of Feudalism (Charter Oath)

Abolished feudal system

Restored power to Emperor Mutsuhito

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Constitutional Monarchy

Inspired by Prussia

Emperor rules through political leaders

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Equality Before the Law

Legal reforms for equality

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Military Reorganization

Inspired by Prussia (new military)

Navy modeled after Britain

Instituted conscription

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New School System

Expanded technical education opportunities

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Industrialization

Built infrastructure (railroads, roads, harbors)

Subsidized industries (tea, silk, weaponry, shipbuilding, sake)

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Adoption of Western Style

Western technology: telegraphs, banking, clocks, uniforms

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Economic Growth

Financed by high agricultural taxes

Bureaucracy centered in Tokyo

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Social Problems

Industrialization caused issues like female worker abuse