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What was the new slogan of the oligarchs' leadership?
What was the new slogan of the oligarchs' leadership?
- Prosperous Nation, Powerful Army
- Affluent State, Robust Defense
- Wealthy Land, Mighty Forces
- Rich Country, Strong Military (correct)
What was the primary goal of the oligarchs' new government?
What was the primary goal of the oligarchs' new government?
- Enforce strict social hierarchy
- Implement major reforms to deal with the challenges of the times (correct)
- Suppress opposition from other samurai clans
- Expand territorial control
How did the oligarchs seek to transform the role of the emperor?
How did the oligarchs seek to transform the role of the emperor?
- Abolished the position of the emperor
- Imposed Western-style governance on the emperor
- Reestablished the Nara-period Ministry of Shinto and called for separation of Shinto and Buddhism (correct)
- Promoted Buddhism as the state religion
What was the last major step taken by the Council of State to centralize power?
What was the last major step taken by the Council of State to centralize power?
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What was the purpose of the Iwakura Mission?
What was the purpose of the Iwakura Mission?
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