The Reunification of Japan Chapter 20 Lesson 2
Political Changes Shogun – Great General Daimyo – heads of noble families Controlled their own lands and fought with their neighbors Oda Nobunaga seized Kyoto Portuguese traders show up Traded tobacco, clocks, eyeglasses, and weapons Toyotomi Hideyoshi (died 1598) took over after Nobunaga Invaded Korea to use it to conquer China
Political Changes Tokugawa Ieyasu – powerful daimyo of Edo (Tokyo) 1603 – took title of Shogun Completed restoration of Japan Great peace until 1868 Jesuit missionary – Francis Xavier arrived in 1549 Thousands became Christian After Jesuits destroyed local shrines – Hideyoshi prohibited Christian activities in Japan Dutch were allowed to dock in Nagasaki once a year and could stay for 2-3 months
Tokugawa Era Trade and industry flourished 250 separate territories called Hans (domains) Kept taxes How do you keep 250 leaders in check? Hostage System 2 residences 1 in home land and 1 in Edo Family forced to stay in Edo while daimyo was away Why is this effective?
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Society and Art Classes Kabuki Emperor and imperial court families Warrior – Shogun, daimyo, and samurai, ronin Peasants - farmers Artisans – craftspeople sword makers and carpenters Merchants – distributed basic goods Kabuki Theater – dramas what dealt with the world of teahouses and dance halls