Government of Japan

Throughout history of the United States, whenever there was a new “wave” of immigrants they became targets of racial slurs and stereotypes. This is ironic because the United States is supposed to be a melting pot of different races, cultures, and languages. Everyone’s families had to have immigrated to the United States from various other countries around the world. There is no surprise that when the Japanese immigrated to Hawaii, and then to the United States in the latter part of the…

The Tokugawa Shogunate was a period when peace reigned throughout Japan and the Daimyo were able to be brought under control. This period was called the Tokugawa period also known as the Edo period. This was also a period when Japan was cut off from the rest of the world. The daimyo were one of the great lords of Japan (shogun above them) who had many samurais under their control. Oda Nobunaga, a Japanese warrior and government official, decided in 1568 to conquer the daimyo and gain control…

reason actually stems back about 90 years ago, when Commodore Mathew Perry forced Japan open to trade. It was Commodore Perry who encountered Japan after 90 long years in America’s stead that inadvertently exchanged ideas with the Japanese and sowed the seeds for World War Two. Rapid economic and military growth coupled with a deep-seated hatred for the west after Perry’s forced encounter in 1854,…

Summary Chinese-Americans found themselves in the middle of racism even though they weren 't considered the enemy. The enemy being the Japanese. Many Chinese-Americans, found work hard to come by. Many Chinese-Americans even contemplated returning to their home country after being schooled so they would not have to face the racial discrimination. However, Chinese-Americans found the opportunity to find work and fight against the enemy. While the Chinese-American men and women went off to fight…

Over the past century, a range of innovative technologies have been introduced unlike any other time. All these technologies have been invented with the sole purpose to make everyday life better and easier. These techonologies, one way or the other, have affected us so deep that, it has been a crutial part of our culture and everyday life. However, out of all these innovative inventions, the one that influened us deep enough to be change our culture and way of living has been the automobile.…

On the 7th of December in 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The following year, in the middle of February, President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 that allowed for the relocation of all those living in coastal Washington, Oregon, and California with Japanese ancestry. Those living on the West coast were relocated to desolate places far away from the Pacific Ocean and placed in camps with other Japanese Americans. There were a few reasons for the relocation of Japanese…

Bilal Bourouf 260500473 Assignment 2 Geog200 My essay on Kyoto protocol Introduction: Greenhouse gases are primarily made of water vapor and other elements such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide [1]. This gas is emitted mostly by energy plants, transportation vehicles and deforestation. In a huge amount, it acts like a thermal blanket for the Earth conserving the heat which leads to important environmental problems such as global warming [2]. These gases are generated by all…

as well as moral principles for how individuals should live their lives. In Japanese culture, religion is sacred and vital—displaying endless temples and shrines for praying, donating, and ceremonies, yet, the modern lifestyle and urbanization in Japan continues to emerge. This highlights the notion of how people can adjust towards contemporary ideals and newly-found social orders, but continue to maintain ancient beliefs and teachings like Buddhism. Roughly, 80% of the Japanese population…

Henry Ford was born on July 30, 1863. He is the creator of the automobile company Ford. He invented the first gasoline-powered automobile in his shed in 1901. His invention of the car had a significant impact on society. The invention of the automobile would not only change society but the world and its inventions. The invention didn’t just have an impact on society but on himself as well. Henry ford was an engineer in many fields and the creation of the car would make him one of the most…

Japan may be a small country who had a small role in the outcome of World War 1, but they still managed to do quite a bit for the Allied side, and when it came to the Paris Peace Conference, they had many demands. From helping Russia to demanding equality, their help will not be forgotten by those affected today. On August 15th, 1914, Japan sent Germany an ultimatum; evacuate Tsing-tau, disarm the warships, and hand the territory over. When Germany blatantly ignored their requests, war…