South Asia

Being a Chink Imagine, finally moving to America from a place such as Japan, one would originally think to themselves it would be normal, just a regular human being nothing to really talk about, but this was not the case. Instead, the person becomes classed under a race called Asian, and then almost their whole life becomes anything, but normal. The individual may just be walking on a busy street, and just happen to bump into a random person and one hears them mutter, “ Stupid chink, “ and…

The Age of Exploration was famously known as the time period for European conquests and settlements. These explorations paved the way for life as we know it today. However, there have been divided views of the European cultural and historical legacy especially concerning the Spaniards. Most of division occurs concerning the Indian of Hispaniola who were subjected to almost slavery and to inhumane treatment. During the Age of Exploration, the Spanish conquistadors wanted wealth and to spread the…

The start of the BP oil company goes back to the 1908’s. They are known for their oil business Locally they are known for their BP gas station is that you may see in your local neighborhoods. BP has been known to obtain The oil in the deep water on the Gulf of Mexico. The only knowledge most people new about oil is how we are able to use as gas, energy, how wealthy oil owners and the Beverly Hillbillies. It wasn’t until 2018 When BP became known world wide for one of the largest Oil spills in…

On your first day of school you probably end up getting lost and requesting for directions. The same situation applies to early transoceanic adventurers, except they couldn't ask anyone for help. To make it across the tough and dangerous ocean, they had to rely on themselves and their crew. Early explorers had to solve their lack of navigation by using different technique and inventions. A sailor’s natural surrounding helps them when they travel unfamiliar lands. Early explorers use their…

During World War II, Japan suffered an onslaught of air raids, fire bombs, and atomic bombs leaving the nation all but destroyed. Despite this widespread devastation, Japan was able to reconstruct itself in order to become one of today’s leading industrialized economic superpowers. In class, we briefly discussed the United States’ occupancy in Japan between the years 1945 and 1952 as well as the economic miracle that took place during and after the Korean War, which helped launch the country…

Japan wasn’t forced to end its separation by Western nations until the 1850s. This was far after the beginning of the first Opium War in China. This was because they were previously involved with other parts of Asia and served as a sort of safeguard because for a while, Japan didn’t really have a lot of demand for Western goods nor a lot of attractive resources. However, through their trade with the Dutch, they were kept informed about China’s relationship with…

Does the thought of alternate historical timelines where events played out differently which affected the future as we know it sound interesting? The book United States of Japan by Peter Tieryas has a world which revolves around this idea. This science fiction piece of work really captures and envelopes the reader into its universe. Freedom and the fight for it is the main theme which carries throughout the book. The book is a delight to read with its action and drama filled plot. The United…

Chinese have been impertinently stereotyped for centuries. Although they are not being treated as wrongfully as they were during the 1900’s, Asian-Americans continue to be embarrassed by these damaging labels. Gene Luen Yang author of American Born Chinese, effectively demonstrates how powerful the burden of racial stereotypes are by the way he carries out the character, Chin-Kee. The graphic novel published in 2006 speaks of the endeavoring changes in identity both physical and cultural as well…

1. What is the definition of an economy? Economy is defined to have the most influence over a culture because it is defined as the production, distribution, and consumption of a culture. 2. What archaeological remains were found in Copan that are associated with craft-specialization? Who were these craft-specialists? How can archaeologists tell this? Archaeological remains that were found in Copan that are associated with craft-specialization was their workshop which was sealed in time…

“Sometime between 35,000 and 30,000 years ago, humans stepped foot on the islands of Japan (JEOTW.)” Since then, we have seen many people favor this country for many reasons. Because of the countries popularity, Japan has been called out for many things. They have been noticed for great entrepreneurship and being a country that practices the religion of Buddhism. But there is still more to talk about in this fine place. My research on Japan will inform you about the admiring nature and land…