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How far were the goals set down in the Charter Oath of 1868 achieved by 1895?
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2. How far were the goals set down in the Charter Oath of 1868 achieved by 1895? Soon after the Restoration, the Meiji leaders drafted an Oath for the Emperor to take. The Charter Oath gave a general guideline for the new government and its future policy. It was proclaimed on 6 April 1868. The Emperor declared that his country was to establish assemblies and all policies to be based upon wide consultation, to allow people to choose their occupation without class restriction, to abolish the uncivilized customs, to learn useful and practical knowledge and the national interest would override all other interests. After examining the result of certain reform items, the goals set down in the Charter Oath were to a large extent achieved by 1895. The Charter Oath promised an elected assembly to discuss and to decide state affairs. It was achieved by the creation of a constitutional...
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