High School World History Quiz
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Source A: An imperial rescript issued by the Meiji Emperor of Japan, 1868.
"The Shogunate has ignored the orders of the Throne, and has brought injury to the people. Our policy is to restore the ancient imperial rule, to uphold the national honor, and to satisfy the heart of our people. We shall sweep away the abuses of ages past and seek knowledge throughout the world, so that we may strengthen the foundations of the Empire. We call upon our loyal subjects to aid us in expelling the barbarians."
Source B: An excerpt from the Charter Oath, issued by the Meiji Emperor, 1868.
"1. Deliberative assemblies shall be widely established and all matters decided by public discussion.
2. All classes, high and low, shall unite in vigorously carrying out the administration of the state.
4. Evil customs of the past shall be broken off and everything based upon the just laws of Nature.
5. Knowledge shall be sought throughout the world so as to strengthen the foundations of imperial rule."
A historian comparing these two documents, issued in the same year, would most likely be struck by the tension between the
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