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Japan's
reorganization went beyond political life.
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A Western-style
army and navy was created.
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New banks were
established to fund trade and provide investment
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capital.
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Railways and
steam vessels improved national communications.
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Many old
restrictions on commerce, such as guilds and internal
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tariffs, were
removed.
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Land reform
cleared the way for individual ownership and
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stimulated
production.
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