Question

(AP World History) Identify one way the decree reflects the historical situation of the period 1450-1750 in terms of state development? Tokugawa Shogunate decree

Answer 1

Answer:

The Tokugawa Shogunate decree shows the historical situation in Japan in this period, which can be defined as the height of Japanese Feudalism.

Explanation:

The Shogun were Japanese military feudal lords who controlled specific areas of the Japanese Archipelago. They swore loyalty to the Emperor, but in reality, they held more power than him, who was simply a figurehead. In this sense, the Shogun are the Japanese equivalent of the European Fuedal Lords.

The Tokugawa Shogunate came to dominated the other Shogun, and became the main military and political force of Japan until the late 18th century.