What is one important way in which Prince Shotoku changed Japan?
A. He turned it into an agricultural society
B. He divided power among the chiefs of clans
C. He increased contact with neighboring cultures
D. He introduced the craft of bronze and iron smithing

B. he divided power among the chiefs of clans

one of the main reasons was definitely slavery. back in 1861, republican abraham lincoln was elected and ended up being a major influence in the slavery business. slavery greatly affected the texas economy because back in 1845 during the annexation of texas, slaves became a big part of the texas population. many texans that were in favor of the secession influenced groups through party ties.