Who did Yamagata Aritomo vie against for control over Japan's policies?
Emperor Meiji
Tokugawa Shogunate
Marquess Itō Hirobumi
Oda Nobunaga
Answer
Marquess Itō Hirobumi was a formidable rival to Yamagata Aritomo in shaping Japan's policies. Itō, known as the "Father of the Meiji Constitution," held progressive views and advocated for a powerful parliament. In contrast, Yamagata, an influential military leader and conservative statesman, favored a strong centralized government under the emperor.
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