HILD 11 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Meiji Restoration, House Arrest, Charter Oath

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3 Mar 2017
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Many samurai were angry at the bakufu who surrendered to the westerners. Extremely frustrated with the humility of the country. Choshu region was one of the main domains. Sent here as a punishment for breaking border laws. House arrest but was allowed to teach. Sonno joi: revere the emperor, expel the barbarian. Main conduct of the samurai is loyalty. Shoin believed that they could combat the westerners by raising up with people whose loyalty is with the emperor. Did not have to confine to the rules of their lord because they did not have one. Ability to use their sword as they pleased. Realized that reckless attacking would not solve japan"s problem. Understand and learn modern technology from the west ie. ship building, weaponry (guns), etc. Worked towards the common goal of overthrowing the bakufu. Sent students to europe; sent envoy to build relations with the west. Bakufu sought help from french to restructure.

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