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Charter Oath of the Meiji Restoration 5.4

The Charter Oath (1868)

By this oath we set up as our aim the establishment of the national weal on a broad basis and the framing of a constitution and laws.

Deliberative assemblies shall be widely established and all matters decided by public discussion. All classes, high and low, shall unite in vigorously carrying out the administration of affairs of state. The common people, no less than the civil and military officials, shall each be allowed to pursue his own calling so that there may be no discontent. Evil customs of the past shall be broken off and everything based upon the just laws of Nature. Knowledge shall be sought throughout the world so as to strengthen the foundations of imperial rule. The oath was written by the new leaders and given to the newly restored emperor to present to the people

Question 1

Short answer

Identify one way in which the Charter Oath affected the development of Japan's industrialization

Question 2

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Explain one way on which the passage reflects change in Japanese political or social structures in the period 1750-1900

Question 3

Short answer

Explain one historical situation in the period 1750-1900, other than the one illustrated in the passage, tha led to changes in Japan

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