Convincing the Populace​ / 28

Name : ____________________________
Areas of Assessment:
8.1.2 - Appreciate how a society’s worldview can foster the choice
to remain an isolated society
8.1.3 - Appreciate how models of governance and decision making
reflect a society’s worldview
8.1.4 - Appreciate how a society’s worldview shapes individual
citizenship and identity
8.1.5 - How did the shogun use the feudal system and the hierarchical
social classes to maintain control of Japan?

So far in this Unit we have been looking at how Japan developed their worldview, according to a number
of elements, including ​Geography, Values, Societal Structure, Knowledge, Beliefs ​and ​Economy.​ We
are now looking at the reasons why the ​Tokugawa Shogunate​ decided that it was in the best interest of
Japan (or do you think it was the ruling class?) to close off the country to outsiders.

To represent your understanding of the reasons behind this decision you will be constructing a poster that
might have been created by the Shogunate to outline the bans. Make sure to include the following pieces
of information:

a) Why is the ​Shogunate​ banning Christianity?

i) Make sure to paint ​Christianity​ in a negative way, as if you were trying to convince the
population it is ban worthy.
ii) Make sure to create an image that represents this banning.

b) What ​Technology​ is the ​Shogunate ​banning? Why?

i) Make sure to paint this technology in a negative way, as if you were trying to convince the
population it is ban worthy.
ii) Make sure to create an image that represents this banning.

c) List the ​Terms of the Exclusionary Laws

i) Make sure this is visually appealing so that passerbys understand what is expected of them by the
Shogunate.

d) What are the ​Exceptions ​for outsiders?

i) Who is allowed to visit, but what extra rules apply to them.
1) Ex. ​“You may see Dutchmen in Nagasaki, but they are only to be on Deshima Island. If
you see them elsewhere or talking with the common people, alert the authorities”

e) What are the ​Punishments ​for those who break these laws?
i) Make sure that you are ​Specific​ in this answer.
ii) Make sure you create an image the represents this punishment.

f) Include a title for your poster. Make sure it is eye catching, and adds the term, or idea, of ​Sakoku.
 Exceptional (4)
Title Title is evocative, and
engaging. Incorporation of
Sakoku​ is very well done.
Christianity Banning of Christianity is
incredibly well explained, and
painted in a convincing,
negative light
Technology Banning of New Technology is
incredibly well explained, and
pained in a convincing,
negative light
Exclusionary Exclusionary Laws are all
Laws included, and approached in a
way which is approachable for
a Tokugawa Commoner
Exceptions Exceptions are all included,
and approached in a way
which is approachable for a
Tokugawa Commoner
Punishments The Punishments for breaking
these laws are accurate and
evocatively described.
Propaganda Student demonstrates clear
Elements ability to utilize elements of
Propaganda.Poster is
compelling, and evocative
Double Weight
Images All images are carefully
constructed, and easily
relatable to their connected
Double Weight concept.
Comments
Acceptable (3)
Title is engaging.
Incorporation of ​Sakoku​ is
well done, but might be
slightly confusing.
Banning of Christianity is well
explained, and painted in an
appropriate light.
Banning of Technology is well
explained, and painted in an
appropriate light.
Exclusionary Laws are almost
all included, and approached
in a way which is
understandable for a
Tokugawa Commoner
Exceptions are almost all
included, and approached in a
way which is understandable
for a Tokugawa Commoner
The Punishments for breaking
these laws are accurate
Clear utilization of multiple
elements of Propaganda is
evident, but some issues exist
in convincing the audience.
All images are well
constructed, and somewhat
relatable to their connected
concept.
Approaching (2)
Title is muddied or slightly
confusing. Incorporation of
Sakoku​ is incomplete, or
partial
Banning of Christianity is
slightly confusing, and
reasons why are limited
Banning of Technology is
slightly confusing, and
reasons why are limited
Some Exclusionary Laws
are included, but
connection to the people is
limited in nature.
Some Exceptions are
included, but connection to
the people is limited in
nature.
The Punishments for
breaking these laws are not
all listed, and descriptions
may be confusing.
Many elements of
Propaganda are not
considered, and little is
done to convince the
audience.
All images are somewhat
confusing, and may be
difficult to relate to their
content.
Grades
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Poor (1)
Title is muddied and
confusing. Incorporation
of ​Sakoku​ confusing.
Banning of Christianity is
very confusing, and
reasons why are not
discussed
Banning of Technology is
very confusing, and
reasons why are not
discussed
Few Exclusionary Laws
are included, and but
understanding for a
Tokugawa commoner is
confusing and muddied.
Few Exceptions are
included, and but
understanding for a
Tokugawa commoner is
confusing and muddied.
The Punishments for
breaking these laws are
limited, and descriptions
are confusing.
Few elements of
Propaganda are
considered, and very little
is done to convince the
audience
Image are confusing, and
very difficult to relate to
the content.