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The emperor is really not the one who is ruling, it is the Shogun because they have total military control.
1. Shogun
2. Daimyo
3. Samurai
4. Peasants/Artisans
5. Merchants

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1. Japan had enjoyed about 2 and a half centuries of stability, prosperity, and isolation

2. Many peasants had lived a miserable life and lots of taxes

3. Everyone benefited from the growth of the Japanese culture during this era

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I Am Natalie
I have blue eyes and blonde hair
I like the packers

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They brought clocks, eyeglasses, tobacco, and firearms
I think the firearms made the most impact because that is where they got most of their weapons from and they could battle with the firearms.

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The Japanese took in the missionaries because they associated them with the musket and other goods from Europe. The missionaries had come to convert the Japanese into christians. Before leaving, the first missionaries had end up baptizing about 100 people who had switched to Christianity. Other missionaries had converted over 300,000 Japanese people to Christianity. Eventually Japan had made a law to get rid of Christianity and drove out all who were Christian.

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Japan was isolated for over 200 years. They were only allowed to trade with the Dutch and Chinese merchants. The city of Nagasaki is also known for being one of the biggest sea ports in Southern Japan.

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The Europeans wanted Japan's silver