Roles of Japanese Feudalism

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Loyalty in exchange for land?

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Samurai

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Protection in exchange for food:

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Samurai

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Provider of food in Japanese society.

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Peasants

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Warriors of Japan

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Samurai

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In charge of Japan:

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Shogun

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Protected Daimyo & Peasants for land & food

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Samurai

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Protected lords for land:

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Samurai

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Samurai exchanged for land and protection from other samurai.

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Daimyo

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Large landowners in feudal Japan.

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Daimyo

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Provided food for all of Japan:

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Peasants