Social Studies Flashcards
Social Hierarchy, before, during, and after the Edo Period
Before and during the Edo period it was very similar. Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai, Ronin, peasants, Artisans, and then Merchants. After the Edo period there was basically no social hierarchy.
Cultural influences before and after the arrival of Commodore Perry
Before Matthew Perry there was Cultural Consolidation/isolation, Edo culture, Buddhism, and Confucianism. After Matthew Perry they were open to the west and heir religions, there was the Meiji restoration, and lots of western influence.
The reasons for the Exclusion Laws
The Emperor of Japan was scare that the Japanese would take on new religions with different beliefs, and that less people would worship him. Because of this, all Christians and foreigners were ordered to leave Japan and the exclusion laws were put into place.
The social controls WITHIN Japan during the Edo Period
There were a lot of social controls during the Edo period. These include
How did Japan maintain a self-sufficient economy during the Edo period?
Didn’t require resources from other counties. Were very stoic. Had resources from farmers, fishermen, silkworms, forests, etc.
Reasons for civil war in Japan during the Edo Period
Kendo
During Japans golden age of culture they didn’t need samurai, so they used kendo a(training with two wooden sticks) to teach discipline.
Kabuki
Form of Japanese theatre. A type of play performed by men and women, but was later changed to just men
Tea Ceremony
Had 9 philosophies and 7 rules. Was meant for peace, enjoyment, manners, and respect.
Bunraku
It was a form of puppet theatre with puppets usually 4 feet tall.
What are the Floating Worlds? Why would the shogun allow this?
Floating worlds were a place where people could freely discuss any topics and viewpoints without punishments. Its where the merchants had more power than the samurai. The shogun allowed this because he didn’t want a civil war to break out.
The intimidation tactics of the United States
America brought guns into Japan during their attack. This made Japan very skeptical about fighting them since they had banned guns and had only swords.
Imperialism in the United States
The arrival of Commodore Perry and result for Japanese isolationism
Japan was forced to let Commodore Mathew Perry to come into their country. He made unfair treaties about opening borders to western countries. Japan had to accept, but ultimately completely got rid of exclusion laws to encourage westernization.
Treaty of Kanagawa
Japan had to have an American consulate in their country, and America had to have one in America. America needed all their shipwrecked soldiers and a of of their coal. They also required parts and materials.
Reasons behind Japan’s desire to be an imperial power.
They had modern weapons and now knew how to use them, their economic development, their military modernization, and their strategic considerations.
The result of the Meiji Restoration for Japan
Oligarchy was formed by Samurai and Emperor. They were a group of powerful unelected leaders. They were the countries government. They were the democracies of the west. Five charter oath was formed.
The unequal treaties that Japan signed with the United States
These treaties were signed by force and threat. Japan had to sign the treaties, or risk losing their nation. These treaties were unfair because America said they would get a lot of resources, all their shipwrecked men and lots of coal, opened ports t western countries, protection of American vessels in Japan, and formation of the consulate.
What is militarization? How did Japan begin to militarize?
Men must serve in Japans military for minimum 3 years, then must be on reserve duty for 4 years. They wanted to conquer land and resources. Wanted to annex other territory.
Japanese Expansionism
Japan was perusing expansion. This started in the Mejij period with the downfall of the Tokugawa family. Then it led to the Sino-Japanese war which later became the Russo-Japanese war. It later went to the annexation of Korea and militarization.
Imperialism
Expanding ones territory by taking over another country.
Nationalism
Strong attachments to a certain country or nation.
Reasons for Civil War during the Meiji Period
A big one was Resistance to modernization. Some people felt that the Japanese culture and way of life was sacred and should be preserved so they didn’t want to modernize. But others wanted something new in their lives. These two groups ultimately started a civil war in Japan.
What is the Japanese imperial council? What did they do?
