Unit 3

From Isolation to Adaptation

Lesson 3

How did social controls shape Japanese identity and citizenship?

The social hierarchy in Edo Japan enabled the shoguns to control Japan as they wished.

They did not create the social structure, but they used it to support their rule.

Confucianism had an important role in the acceptance of the social hierarchy by the Japanese people.

View Figure 3.1 to see some Confucian quotes. Click on the plus sign (+) to enlarge the image.

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Click the link to watch the video, Confucius to learn about Confucius and some of his beliefs.