What was the status of merchants in Tokugawa Japan?
A) They had tremendous influence over the shogun.
B) They had the right to one-third of all tax-rice in the cities.
C) They had no relationships with the daimyo.
D) They had economic wealth but no political power.

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Merchants in Tokugawa Japan had economic wealth due to their involvement in trade and commerce, but they were not allowed to hold political office or participate in the samurai-dominated government. Therefore, they had no political power.

What Was the Status of Merchants in Tokugawa Japan