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Short answer: Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543 to 1616) won the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 and was appointed shogun in 1603, founding the Tokugawa shogunate. His successors ruled Japan from Edo, now Tokyo, until 1868, a period of about 265 years known as the Edo period.

The era brought internal peace after more than a century of civil war, strict social order, economic growth and policies that sharply limited foreign contact. The footage shows illustrations of Ieyasu and Edo-era Japan, with the presenter.

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  1. He won at Sekigahara in 1600.

    DD-223-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Sekigahara)

  2. He became shogun in 1603.

    DD-223-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Shogun 1603)

Video transcript: SHŌGUN: Tokugawa Ieyasu's Victory at Sekigahara Came in 1600

Tokugawa Ieyasu was the formidable shogun who founded the Tokugawa shogunate, an era that would endure for over 250 years. After his decisive victory at the Battle of Sekigahara. Tokugawa Ieyasu centralized power, bringing an end to civil war and ushering in a period of peace and stability known as the Edo Period. His legacy is one of political savvy, cultural flourishing, and economic growth. Establishing a framework that would influence Japan for centuries, DID YOU KNOW? The Tokugawa era, marked by its strict social and isolationist policies, laid the foundations for modern Japan. Making Tokugawa Ieyasu a pivotal figure in the nation's history, celebrated for his leadership and enduring impact on Japanese society. NOW YOU KNOW!

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Tokugawa Ieyasu's victory at Sekigahara came in 1600. His family's shogunate ruled Japan until 1868.

  1. Exhibit A

    Sekigahara

    He won at Sekigahara in 1600.

  2. Exhibit B

    Shogun 1603

    He became shogun in 1603.

  3. Exhibit C

    Edo

    The shogunate ruled from Edo, now Tokyo.

  4. Exhibit D

    265 years

    It lasted until 1868.

  5. Exhibit E

    Isolation

    Foreign contact was sharply limited.

Questions people ask about SHŌGUN

Which battle did Ieyasu win in 1600?

Decisive.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Sekigahara) · Wikipedia: Battle of Sekigahara

When did he become shogun?

Founding the shogunate.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Shogun 1603) · Wikipedia: Tokugawa Ieyasu

What is Edo called today?

The shogun's seat.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Edo) · Wikipedia: Edo period

When did the shogunate end?

Meiji Restoration.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (265 years) · Wikipedia: Edo period

What was Edo-era foreign policy?

Isolationist.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Isolation) · Wikipedia: Edo period

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  1. Which battle did Ieyasu win in 1600?

    1. Sekigahara
    2. Nagashino
    3. Okehazama
    4. Dan-no-ura
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    Answer: A. Sekigahara Decisive. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Sekigahara) · Wikipedia: Battle of Sekigahara

  2. When did he become shogun?

    1. 1603
    2. 1600
    3. 1868
    4. 1543
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    Answer: A. 1603 Founding the shogunate. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Shogun 1603) · Wikipedia: Tokugawa Ieyasu

  3. What is Edo called today?

    1. Tokyo
    2. Kyoto
    3. Osaka
    4. Nara
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    Answer: A. Tokyo The shogun's seat. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Edo) · Wikipedia: Edo period

  4. When did the shogunate end?

    1. 1868
    2. 1716
    3. 1945
    4. 1603
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    Answer: A. 1868 Meiji Restoration. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (265 years) · Wikipedia: Edo period

  5. What was Edo-era foreign policy?

    1. Sharply limited contact
    2. Open trade
    3. Colonial expansion
    4. Alliance with Spain
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    Answer: A. Sharply limited contact Isolationist. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Isolation) · Wikipedia: Edo period

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "SHŌGUN." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-223, last updated May 7, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/shogun/

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