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Japan and China’s Absolute Rulers SSWH 11 a Describe the policies of Tokugawa and Qing rulers; Oda Nobunaga and Kangxi. How did new policies and population growth change Japan and China during the 17th – 19th centuries? SSWH 11 a Describe the policies of the Tokugawa and Qing rulers; include how Oda Nobunaga laid the ground work for the subsequent Tokugawa rulers and how Kangxi came to rule for such a long period in China. Japan experienced a time of unrest 1467-1568 • Created a new feudal state • Daimyo, warrior chieftains, became lords and gave protection, homes, & work to the peasants (pg. 391) Oda Nobunaga • Brutal & ambitious daimyo who fought to gain control and attempts to unify Japan • He defeated his rivals & took control of the capital Kyoto – 1568 • He ruled the empire by force but never unified Japan – committed suicide (pg. 392) Tokugawa Unites Japan • Tokugawa Ieyasu completed unification in 1600 • Became Shogun, sole ruler • He moves the capital to Edo (Tokyo) • “Alternate Attendance Policy” • Law became mightier than the sword • Tokugawa Shogunate ruled until 1867, giving Japan order (pg. 393-394) China for 200 years had ineffective rulers, corrupt officials, & the govt. went bankrupt caused civil strife Qing Dynasty • 1644 – Manchus invaded China and overthrew Ming dynasty • Manchus took name Qing & ruled for 260 years • Fought many rebellious Chinese but slowly gained respect (pg 463) •Kept Confuscian ideas and teachings •Kept social structures •Restored China’s prosperity •Made the country safer for travel Kangxi of Qing Dynasty • Emperor of China in 1661 and ruled for 60 years • Reduced govt. expenses and lowered taxes • Educated man, socialized with artists and foreigners (gave some jobs within the govt.) (pg. 463) Rule it Chose 1 leader of either China or Japan and pretend they were never born…describe how the country might have developed differently without their leadership. Jot your answer—1 minute Prepare to Share