Changes in Military

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Japanese Military Officials

• Ever since the Japanese were stunned by Perry's military prowess, a goal to strengthen the military was made which unified the nation and spurred modern nationalism.
• The goal was displayed and shouted everywhere in the form of the new motto, "Enrich the nation, strengthen the military."

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Japanese firing range

• Military was a major concern for reform.
• New military institutions were established.
• Close-order drills for units armed with
   
  modern rifles required uniformity and
  
  discipline, and for this, sturdy
  
  commoners could serve as well or better
   
  that a pampered hereditary samurai
  
  class. 

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