Japanese Castles In Medieval England

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Introduction (150 words):
Background: Japanese castles played an important role during the medieval period. The shogun or military leaders ruled for almost 700 years until the late 19th century. The Japanese hierarchy was very similar to Medieval England with peasants, artisans and merchants at the very bottom and daimyo, shogun and Emperor with the highest authority. By the early 1600s japan had built over 200 castles.
Hypothesis: To explain the power and superiority of the daimyo and the shogun. Over 200 castles had been built in Japan primarily from wood and stone. They were positioned in strategic points to defend their colony. They also housed the samurai and peasants.
Outline: In this Research Assignment I will be assessing the role of