The Government
What was the Meiji Restoration
A period when Japan,modernized and the emperor regained power
What was the purpose of the five charter oath?
To help guide society through goals to create a newer society
Who was Saigo Takamori?
A samurai that rebelled against the government
What did the burakumin work as?
Workers involved with death
What is oligarchy?
government officials that ruled which were unelected and a powerful group
Does the shogun still have power?
No,the emperor now has the power
How did the charter oath affect Japan?
Help modernized and have greater western influence
How do we remember Saigo Takamori in current Japan
A national hero
Why did life remain hard for rural peasants during the Meiji period?
Many still had to rent land and pay taxes,even when crops died
What does Meiji mean?
"enlighten rule"
Who took control of the Japanese government after the fall of the shogunate?
An oligarchy of advisors
Who issued the oath?
Emperor Meiji
Why did Saigo Takamori eventually rebel against the Meiji government?
He believed Japan was changing too quickly
Who has the most authority in the family?
Fathers,or next oldest male in the family
What happen to the samurai?
loss their status and income
Why did the emperor's court move from Kyoto to Tokyo?
to connect government,emperor,and people in the same location
When was the oath issued?
1868
What happened to Saigo Takamori's rebellion?
His rebellion was defeated then died by ritual suicide
What was the outcome of the Emancipation Edict of 1871 for the burakumin?
Little change to their social status
How did the Meiji leaders encourage the daimyo to give up their land?
what are the 2 main goals of the Meiji leaders?
1.create a strong and central government
2.create a government like the westerners
What are all 5 points of the Oath?
1.Open discussion for decisions
2.All social classes are united
3.Freedom of work
4.The end of unfair tradition
5.Learn from the world
How is Louis Riel and Saigo Takamori similar?
They both lead rebellions against the government for their people,Louis Riel fought for Metis right while Saigo fought for the samurai and the quick modernization of Japan.Both hating the rapid changes in their respective countries.Once believed were rebels and now are seen as heros in our current time.
Name one of the rights commoners were given?
How did the feudal system fall in the Meiji period?
Since the shogunate was overthrown