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Explain the transformation of Japan from a hereditary social

system to a middle-class society (examine the influence of ideas).

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Japan's transformation from an inherited system to a middle-class society took place through a series of political and economic reforms that pressured Japan's opening to international relations. In this period, a social movement began, so that the feudal system and all privileges that the feudal class had access to were eliminated, a governmental parliamentary system was adopted. ports were opened for international trade agreements to be established and many Japanese were sent to Europe and the USA to study at universities and return to Japan with advanced knowledge in science and technology.

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