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Modern Japan #1 1) What two elements led to Japan’s success? 2) How was the power structure in society changed? “Envisioning the World” Imperial Oath of Five Articles 3) Of the five principles laid out in this document, which do you think is the most significant/important to the course of history in Japan? IMPERIAL PRECEPTS 4) What is the attitude of the author towards the international community in this document? Cite your evidence from the document. 5) Were all people in Japan supportive of the radical changes in Japan? How do you know? Explain and cite your evidence. “Announcement of Draft” November 28, 1872 6) Compare Yamagata Aritomo’s view of the soldier/ warrior in the past to his view in 1872? What is his view of the soldier and farmer? 7) Explain and cite evidence for the Japanese view of education and women. Excerpt from 1926 Daughter of the Samurai 8) Briefly summarize description of her home life. What do you make of it, do you think she will be better off, with the new changes? 