Question

objective: why did japan industrialize during the meiji period? how did industrialization affect japan? explain the social, political, and economic impacts of industrialization on japan during the meiji restoration. introduction: review directions: read the document below then respond to the questions that follow to review the tokugawa shogunate. the tokugawa shogunate was the government that ruled japan from 1600 to 1868. tokugawa laws of japan in 1634 - japanese ships shall not be sent abroad. - no japanese shall be sent abroad. anyone breaking this law shall suffer the penalty of death. - the arrival of foreign ships must be reported to edo (tokyo) and a watch kept over them. - the samurai shall not buy goods on board foreign ships. source: january 2002 global history and geography regents exam 1. based on the tokugawa laws of japan in 1634 what was the tokugawa shogunate’s point of view concerning people outside of japan? 2. review: explain the historical context for the issuing of the tokugawa laws of japan in 1634. 3. what effects do you think the tokugawa shogunate’s policies had on japan?

Explanation:

1. The Tokugawa Laws restricted interactions with the outside - world. Japanese ships and people were not allowed to go abroad, and strict surveillance was placed on foreign ships. This shows a view of suspicion and a desire to limit contact with people outside of Japan.
2. In 1634, the Tokugawa Shogunate issued these laws likely due to concerns about foreign influence, such as the spread of Christianity and potential threats to their political and social order. They wanted to maintain stability and control within Japan.
3. The Tokugawa Shogunate's policies of isolation (sakoku) led to Japan being relatively cut - off from the outside world. This had both positive and negative effects. Positively, it maintained internal stability and allowed for the development of a distinct Japanese culture. Negatively, it caused Japan to fall behind in technological and industrial advancements compared to Western countries until the Meiji Restoration.

Answer:

1. The Tokugawa Shogunate was suspicious of and wanted to limit contact with people outside of Japan.
2. The laws were issued to maintain political and social stability by reducing foreign influence, such as the spread of Christianity.
3. The policies led to internal stability and cultural development but also caused Japan to lag behind in technological and industrial progress until the Meiji Restoration.