2. Definition Shogun: Military leader but became a symbol of military control over the country. Must not forget the possibility of war. Samurai: The art of sword mastery. Also a title given to people who practice the art and is capable of using it. Shogunate: Millitary government (bakufu) or tent government.
3. The History The rule of Fujiwaras ended in 1185. Debate between the Taira (Heike) and the Minamoto (Genji). Minamoto – gained support from warriors. 1185 – Minamoto defeated the Taira. KYOTO MinamotoYoritomo Taira
4. The Kamakura Shogunate Pledged loyalty to the emperor. Shogun or commander in chief – real ruler of Japan. Set up a shogunate Took control of government tasks Ran country estates Replaced the nobles as supporters of the arts.
5. The Tokugawa Shogunate 1199 – Yoritomo died, his shogunate weakened. 1600 – Tokugawa Ieyasu took over. The village of Edo (Tokyo) was the centre of Tokugawa rule. Divided people by classes; warriors, artisans (make and prepare utensils), merchants (traders) and peasants (workers).
6. The Warriors Political power was held by warriors. Under the emperor and shogun were lords called daimyo. The daimyo secured the services of the warrior-retainers. The warriors were called samurai.
7. The Modern Period US forced Japan to end its period of isolation, the shogunate weakened. 1903 – Keiki / Yoshinobu died.
