Which 1871 measure replaced the feudal domains with prefectures governed by appointed officials?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The abolition of the han system
- Step 1: The Meiji government wanted a unified state. Step 2. It ended the daimyo's rule over their domains and made them prefectures. Answer: The abolition of the han system. Why not the others: The other measures were a statement of aims, a tax and an army law.
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