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The Meiji Era wanted the Samurai class to disband because it was a time of peace.

And it wanted to modernize its forces to compete or fight to equalize its force to the West countries.

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What led to the emergence of powerful samurai class?

conflicts between powerful clans


What was the name of samurai code?

The samurai code is known as "Bushido," which translates to "the way of the warrior." This ethical code emphasized virtues such as loyalty, honor, bravery, and discipline, guiding samurai behavior and their relationship with their lords and society. Bushido shaped the cultural and moral framework of the samurai class in feudal Japan.


What was the immediate cause of the end of the samurai era?

The immediate cause of the end of the samurai era was the Meiji Restoration, which began in 1868. This period marked the shift from feudal rule under the samurai class to a centralized imperial government focused on modernization and westernization. The abolition of the samurai's privileges, such as stipends and the right to bear swords, along with the establishment of a conscript army, contributed to the decline of the samurai's traditional status and power in Japanese society.


Was a samurai like a soldier?

A samurai was exactly like a soldier. They were trained in many different weapons, and obeyed their daimyo (lord/commander), regardless of what the order was, so pretty much exactly like a modern-day soldier. I'm speaking of course about the samurai class in general, not individuals, as samurai were obviously very different people when compared to modern day soldiers.


How were the samurai and daimyo related?

The samurai were the warrior class in feudal Japan, serving as military retainers to the daimyo, who were powerful landholding lords. The daimyo provided land and protection to the samurai in exchange for their loyalty and military service. This relationship was based on a feudal system where the samurai upheld the honor and interests of their daimyo, often engaging in battles to expand or protect their lord's territory. Thus, the samurai and daimyo were interconnected through a bond of loyalty, service, and mutual benefit.