1. SSWH11
Students will investigate political and social changes in Japan and in China from the 17th century CE to mid-19th century CE.

2. FEUDAL SOCIETY IN JAPAN:
Feudal system created in Japan by the
warrior class
Emperor at top, held no power; shogun
held all the power
Shogun: supreme military commander
Warriors: samurai; practiced bushido
(like chivalry)
Diamyo: landowners
Peasants make up 75% of population
Merchants, lowest class

3. TOKUGAWA SHOGUNATE:
1338: Oda Nobunaga (unified Japan’s central region)
Established government called centralized feudalism
Unified, orderly society
Controlled diamyo by requiring them to live in capital (Edo: present day Tokyo) every other year
Strict moral code
People in lower classes could not wear silk clothing

4. TOKUGAWA SHOGUNATE: Due to peace, the Japanese economy boomed
Increase in food surplus caused rapid population growth
Trade flourished
Cities boomed

5. CHINESE SOCIAL STRUCTURE:

6. QING DYNASTY (CHINA): 1600s: created by the Manchus
Adopted Confucian system of
government:
*the Qing people chose two rulers—one
Chinese & one Manchu
*local government run by the Chinese
*Manchu troops stationed throughout
empire to ensure loyalty

7. KANGXI-QING DYNASTY: 1661-1722 Great ruler and military leader
Extended Chinese power into Central Asia
Promoted Chinese culture; trade increased
Chinese economy expanded; new crops led to population boom
Restricted foreign traders