Empire of Japan

The Rape of Nanking by Iris Chang relates the invasion of Nanking by the Japanese army and narrates what the Japanese did to the Chinese army, citizens and other people of the city and how the different people acted during the event. Iris Chang's description of the Japanese soldiers, the Chinese, and the Westerners follow what Machiavelli, Locke, and Rousseau say about human nature. Their ideas on how people behave in the state of nature and Machiavelli's behaviors that leaders should exhibit…

“Explain and evaluate two of the main post-World War II development theories (Modernization and Dependency) and highlight some of the values and forces that shaped them”. World War II ended in 1945 after Japan and Germany surrendered to the Allies and U.S.S.R. The imperial countries offered available options for their colonies, whether those nations required to remain as colonies or exited from their regimes. Thus, dependence countries were becoming decolonized from the mother countries. These…

“The Tattooer,” by Tanizaki Jun’ichirō, presents a sexual obsession and power. His book is based on the Japanese traditions and the West, particularly during the Edo period of 1603 to 1867. During the Edo era, it was a time of economic growth and time for enjoyment of art and culture. Men would beautify themselves by getting a tattoo. They considered strength and beauty one. The story brings out the personalities of the tattooer, Seikichi, and the geisha and how their power intertwines. Seikichi…

World War II The attack in Pearl Harbor was a terrorist attack which occurred on December 7, 1941 and caused World War II to begin.World War II occurred when Japan led an army to the US Navy Base in Pearl Harbor.Japan decided to do this because they were belligerent with China and were getting worse each time.When the United States had revealed was was happening , they were dissapointed with Japan’s choices and pronounced to create economic sanctions with Japan.This terrorist attack reminds…

old, I came to America. The first thing I noticed that was America struggling economically and relationships were not good beneficial countries like China, Japan, Russia and many more from the Middle East. America’s relationship with other countries has changed in many ways since I heard about America in elementary school. America bombed Japan during World War II, but now…

The 4,000 men who initially made up the unit in April, 1943 had to be replaced nearly 2.5 times. In total, about 14,000 men served, earning 9,486 Purple Hearts for their deeds in Italy and Germany. The unit was awarded eight Presidential Unit Citations (five earned in one month). Twenty-one of its members were awarded Medals of Honor. Their motto was "Go for Broke". It wasn’t until 1945 that some of the Japanese-Americans were released. The Supreme Court still upheld the legalization of the…

The Meiji Restoration transformed and introduced Japan to an industrialised western culture which influenced Japan’s social structure and values. The Meji restoration brought tremendous social change as millions of people were suddenly able to choose their occupation and move without restriction. By providing a new financially secure environment, the government increased it’s investment in new industries and technologies. As Japan citizens began to live in cities that introduced them to abroad…

Coral Sea left the Japanese without enough planes to shield the ground attack of Port Moresby, resulting in a tactical victory for the Allies. Matt: Next we have the Battle of Midway. June 3, 1942. Six months after Pearl Harbor, the U.S. defeated Japan in one of the most important naval battles of the war. Thanks to code breaking, the US was able to counter Japan’s planned ambush. This put the U.S. into a good offensive position against the Japanese. The Battle of Midway was a turning point in…

In the article "Japanese-American Internment [ushistory.org]." 2008. 26 Apr. 2016 it informs us of the mistreatment of Japanese-American people during World War 2. The author of this article develops the thesis with facts and background information that are supported with the details. The purpose of this article is to explain to readers of the hardships and the unjust way the Japanese people had to live for years. The article uses a formal tone to an audience of Americans that yet haven't…

There is physical evidence that the Japanese were scrutinized by Anti-Japanese associations like the Macintosh of the Standing Committee on Orientals of being faithful to Japan, as opposed to Canada. However, in actuality, no reports were found to support such a judgment. There was even a secret letter composed on August 5th, 1942 from S. T. Wood, an RCMP Commissioner, to W. S. Stevenson that proved the incorruption of the…