Question:Discuss the impact of the Tokugawa Shogunate on Japan
Introduction:
The Tokugawa Shogunate was the last feudal military government in Japan and ushered a new era of growth where Japan was not on the brink of civil war and was rapidly growing.There were many impacts on Japan,firstly there was great cultural growth and popularization of traditional and new cultures,from this there were also social and economic changes.These changes impacted Japan and still has effects on the modern day Japan.
ARGUMENT 1:
Source 1(PRIMARY)
If there are any Southern Barbarians (Westerners) who propagate the teachings of padres, or otherwise commit crimes, they may be incarcerated in the prison maintained by the Ōmura domain, as was done previously. …show more content…
Firstly the seclusion of Japan was one of the key factors of growth in many areas.The isolation of Japan’s people meant that the country grew culturally with no disturbance and preserved their ancient culture.Cultural growth was because Japan had no influence from westerners.Source 1 is an extract from the Edict of the Closing of Japan,it tells us that westerners were almost entirely banned and that the teaching of Christianity was dealt with a death penalty,because of this western culture was not prominent in Japan.This brought way too introduction and popularization of sumo wrestling,calligraphy,paintings,haiku and etc,which are all part of Japanese culture and are popular to this day.However, there was also new cultural movements such as the vibrant new urban culture in cities like Osaka and Tokyo.It also maintained peace with middle-class people having the opportunity to enjoy these new cultural trends,it also urbanized cities for the future.This clearly still has it’s impacts on Japan not just culturally but through many other perspectives. ARGUMENT 2: SOURCE 2(Primary Source): The castles in various domains may be repaired, provided the matter is reported without fail. New construction of any kind is strictly forbidden. Secondly, there were many social changes during the Tokugawa rule which benefited the Shogun but also impacted Japan.These changes were made to consolidate the power of the Shogun and to stop wars plaguing the country as in the Sengoku period.In source 2 it tells us the castles of the lords were allowed to be repaired but not to be strengthened,from this the power of the Daimyo was restricted,this was one of the methods the Shogun used to keep the power of the Daimyo constant.Another method included the “sankin kotai” where the Daimyo were required to stay in Edo(now Tokyo) for a couple of months every year.It was very successful in maintaining a central government and lasting peace which meant other areas of Japan could develop freely.We have evidence of this as the population of Edo fluctuated during the Tokugawa period and reached 1 miliion by 1721 making it the largest city in its time.This was because the Daimyo were alternately staying in Edo meaning lower classes had to come to provide food and other resources,peasants,merchants …show more content…
CONCLUSION:
These changes impacted Japan and still have it’s effects on Japan,although there is more positive than negative.Cultural growth was prominent throughout Japan,social reforms impacted the way people lived.The Tokugawa Shogunate was a time in traditional Japan where change was happening
Introduction:
The Tokugawa Shogunate was the last feudal military government in Japan and ushered a new era of growth where Japan was not on the brink of civil war and was rapidly growing.There were many impacts on Japan,firstly there was great cultural growth and popularization of traditional and new cultures,from this there were also social and economic changes.These changes impacted Japan and still has effects on the modern day Japan.
ARGUMENT 1:
Source 1(PRIMARY)
If there are any Southern Barbarians (Westerners) who propagate the teachings of padres, or otherwise commit crimes, they may be incarcerated in the prison maintained by the Ōmura domain, as was done previously. …show more content…
Firstly the seclusion of Japan was one of the key factors of growth in many areas.The isolation of Japan’s people meant that the country grew culturally with no disturbance and preserved their ancient culture.Cultural growth was because Japan had no influence from westerners.Source 1 is an extract from the Edict of the Closing of Japan,it tells us that westerners were almost entirely banned and that the teaching of Christianity was dealt with a death penalty,because of this western culture was not prominent in Japan.This brought way too introduction and popularization of sumo wrestling,calligraphy,paintings,haiku and etc,which are all part of Japanese culture and are popular to this day.However, there was also new cultural movements such as the vibrant new urban culture in cities like Osaka and Tokyo.It also maintained peace with middle-class people having the opportunity to enjoy these new cultural trends,it also urbanized cities for the future.This clearly still has it’s impacts on Japan not just culturally but through many other perspectives. ARGUMENT 2: SOURCE 2(Primary Source): The castles in various domains may be repaired, provided the matter is reported without fail. New construction of any kind is strictly forbidden. Secondly, there were many social changes during the Tokugawa rule which benefited the Shogun but also impacted Japan.These changes were made to consolidate the power of the Shogun and to stop wars plaguing the country as in the Sengoku period.In source 2 it tells us the castles of the lords were allowed to be repaired but not to be strengthened,from this the power of the Daimyo was restricted,this was one of the methods the Shogun used to keep the power of the Daimyo constant.Another method included the “sankin kotai” where the Daimyo were required to stay in Edo(now Tokyo) for a couple of months every year.It was very successful in maintaining a central government and lasting peace which meant other areas of Japan could develop freely.We have evidence of this as the population of Edo fluctuated during the Tokugawa period and reached 1 miliion by 1721 making it the largest city in its time.This was because the Daimyo were alternately staying in Edo meaning lower classes had to come to provide food and other resources,peasants,merchants …show more content…
CONCLUSION:
These changes impacted Japan and still have it’s effects on Japan,although there is more positive than negative.Cultural growth was prominent throughout Japan,social reforms impacted the way people lived.The Tokugawa Shogunate was a time in traditional Japan where change was happening