Juan Peron vs Okubo Toshimichi

Perón, as a colonel, participated in the military coup that overthrew President Ramón Castillo. He was appointed Secretary of Labor and Social Welfare, where he began building his political base among workers.

Perón won the presidential election with 56% of the vote, running on a platform of social justice, economic independence, and political sovereignty. His victory marked the beginning of Peronism as a dominant political force.

Perón nationalized the British-owned railways and other key industries, including telephones and utilities. This was part of his Five-Year Plan to achieve economic independence and strengthen state control over the economy.

A military coup named the Revoluci

Perón returned to Argentina after 18 years in exile and was elected president for a third term with 62% of the vote. His return was marked by political violence and factionalism within the Peronist movement.

As Finance Minister, Okubo oversaw the Land Tax Reform of 1873, which replaced the feudal land tax with a modern monetary tax system. This reform stabilized government finances and facilitated the transition to a capitalist economy.

Okubo created the Home Ministry (Naimusho) to centralize administrative control over local governments. The ministry oversaw police, public works, and local administration, strengthening the central government's authority.

Okubo argued against the proposal to invade Korea (Seikanron), advocating instead for domestic reforms. His opposition prevailed, leading to the resignation of Saigo Takamori and other expansionists, and solidifying the Meiji government's focus on internal modernization.

Okubo, as a key leader of the Meiji government, directed the suppression of the Satsuma Rebellion led by Saigo Takamori. The government's victory ended the last major samurai uprising and consolidated imperial rule.

Okubo was assassinated by samurai from the Satsuma domain who opposed his policies of centralization and Westernization. His death removed a key figure from the Meiji government, but his reforms continued.