aug 13, 1854 - Signing of Treaty of Kanagawa 1854

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by Tokugawa Yoshinobu

Results
• Political power returned to Meiji Emperor
• Began modernizing
• Dismantling feudal system
• Promotion of national unity and patriotism
• Significant reform of industry, education, fashion


• Military adopting German tactics
• Established new navies with the help from Britain

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