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JAYNA:
How did the changes of the Meiji era depart drastically from previous social relations in Japan?
The restoration of the Meiji Era was the end of the traditional Japanese government and the beginning of their modern nation-state. Prior to this transition, the Tokugawa dynasty was struggling and economic and social changes were arising due to western power and treaties on foreign trade. This change brought rebellion and disagreement among certain classes such as the samurai and daimyo of feudal lords. However, the most remarkable feature of the era was how radically society could be altered and with relatively little loss of life, (468).
How did changes in the economic choices made by British colonists in India articulate with changes in the global economy during the colonial period?
British colonization had a great impact on the economy of India. India and England had established agreements involving trade and economic advantage for both. “The East India Company had been given a monopoly on trade to ensure it would become rich and powerful and simultaneously maintain and strengthen British power…” (450). Overtime, things were changed to ensure England’s economic advantage and Indias lower class were suffering as the British declared new treaties. A war broke out in 1857 and led to the British passing the Government of India Act that gave all rights and responsibilities of the East India Company to the Crown.
HIROSHI:
How did the changes of the Meiji era depart drastically from previous social relations in Japan?
The biggest difference between the changes in the Meiji era and in the past can be seen in people’s contention to change and the violence that comes with it. Changes brought upon by the Meiji era had almost none of that, wherein “there was resistance” but society had changed with “relatively little loss of life” (468). This was because of how autonomy was already commonplace amongst Japanese commoners at the time, and that the changes were practically welcomed by them ushered in a new era that deviated from samurais and the shogun. The commoners were now ‘free’ and would soon enjoy a more modern Japan.
What barbarians have invaded China, including would-be colonial powers/opium traders, and how has China responded to their presence, both practically and philosophically?
China referred to foreigners as barbarians which included the Indians, the British, and the Dutch. These barbarians were forced to/required to follow a set of guidelines to show their respect for the Chinese emperor, in order to be allowed to trade. This was their attitude towards foreigners because of “The pretense that the emperor was the highest monarch on earth, the Son of Heaven for all,” (457). This made China blatantly look down on others, which explains their use of the term ‘barbarian’ and their treatment of foreigners that come to their land to trade.
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