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Tokugawa ruled in an almost ceremonial manner. Samurais became beauracrats when they weren't fighting.
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US Commodore Perry demanded that Japan open its borders under the threat of war, causing them to open their borders to trade.
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Prominent supporter of Westernization; thought Japan was backwards and advocated for women's rights
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Feminist; spoke about women's rights throughout the country.
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Hanged for participating in a socialist plot to kill the emperor