4 Flashcards
Bakufu
Tokugawa shogunate government, facing Western pressures.
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Westphalian Doctrine
Western territorial power concept, contrasting Tokugawa sovereignty.Unequal Treaties
Unequal Treaties
Treaties limiting Japan’s sovereignty and trade rights.
Nationalistic Sentiment
Emerging pride and identity among Japanese populace.
Kokugaku Learning
Philosophy emphasizing Japan’s superiority and emperor’s authority.
Nationalization of Shinto
Shinto’s role in forming a unified national identity.
Cosmopolitan Chauvinism
Emphasizing Japan’s superiority over foreign cultures.
Radical Nostalgia
Romanticizing Japan’s past to inspire national unity.
Intellectual Thought
Rise of new ideas challenging traditional Tokugawa norms.
Rice Taxation
Communal taxation system based on rice production