jan 1, 1868 - meiji restoration strong cultural n historic legacies

Description:

contributed to japan development and raise as world power. feudal regime came to an end n emporor returned to power. meiji empoeror sought to strengthen jap thru modernization n industrialisation. jap military n econ strengthen. emperor most powerful n supported by army

cultural/ legacies:
made ppl open to strong military leaders influencing political events. jsp highly valued honour based samurai code. backing down/ surrendering seen as dishonourable.