How deep was Japan’s commitment to reform and Westernization, and what steps did Japan take in such a direction?Explain.

Japan broke with its past and modernized in the wake of Commodore Perry’s arrival and the subsequent Meiji Restoration. This involved a reconciling of cultural identity and national pride with the imperatives of modernization. How deep was Japan’s commitment to reform and Westernization, and what steps did Japan take in such a direction? In your answer, you must include the following sources:

1.The relevant sections of your assigned textbook for the course

2. Sakuma Shozan “Reflection on my Errors” (D2L)

3. Iwasaki Yataro “Letter to Mitsubishi Employees” (D2L)

You may also consult any secondary or tertiary source of your choice, but this is optional

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