Meiji Japan- Economic System

fuedalism abolished

centralized government

individual rights

not truly democratic-
people's opinions recognized

3% land value

responsiblility of land owner

goal of leaders- build up independance

travelled abroad to view western practice and
learn about western technology

renegotiate unequal treaties

fuedal system abolished

taking advantage of social mobility

hierarchy dismantled

domains abolished

farmers owned land they worked on

edict for conscription - 1873

german model for amy

british model for navy

ministry of education and curriculum established

three levels: primary, middle, & university

primary school is compulsary for boys & girls

society adopted many ways of the west

maintained many traditions from their own culture