(a) Peasants were not allowed to carry arms and only the samurai class could carry swords.
(b) Disarmament of peasants ended frequent wars and established peace.
(c) Funds were raised by levying an agricultural tax. Textile machinery was imported from Europe, and foreign technicians were employed to train workers, as well as to teach in universities and schools.
(d) Population growth boosted commercial economy and use of money created financial and credit systems. Land was surveyed and owners were asked to pay regular tax.
(e) Paying for imports with gold and silver was stopped. Silk industry had achieved an extraordinary growth.
(f) Cultural growth occurred. People developed new reading habits. Study of ancient **** literature came into being. Patronization of art and theatre also began by the merchants.
(g) Schooling was made compulsory for boys and ***** and by 1910 almost universal. Tuition fees were minimal.
(h) All young men over twenty had to do a ** of military service. A modern military force was developed.
(i) A legal system was set up to regulate the formation of political groups, control the holding of meetings and impose strict censorship.
