EAS105H1 Chapter Notes -Zaibatsu, Triple Intervention, Meiji Period

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4 Apr 2012

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+ emperor meiji moved from kyoto to tokyo which became new capital; his imperial power was restored. + actual political power transferred from tokugawa bakufu into hands of a small group of nobles and former samurai. + japan forced to sign unequal treaties with western powers -> treaties granted westerners one-sided economical and legal advantages in japan. + japan wanted to regain independence and become a respected nation in the world, determined to close the gap to western powers economically and militarily = drastic reforms carried out in all areas. + stabilize new government -> formal feudal lords (daimyo) had to return all their lands to emperor achieved in 1870 and followed by restructuring of country in prefectures. + education system reform introduced compulsory education after one-two decades of intensive westernization, revival of conservative and nationalistic feelings took place: principles of confucianism and shinto including worship of emperor emphasized and taught at educational institutions.

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EAS105H1 Chapter Notes -Zaibatsu, Triple Intervention, Meiji Period

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