America planned to change the society with the introduction of a new constitution and a shift of power that would turn Japan into a democratic society, similar to America and their constitution. On November 3rd, 1946, A new constitution for Japan was created by America, who currently had occupation of Japan. General Douglas MacArthur, supreme Commander of the allied powers, was appointed to be in control of the Japanese Government after occupation. MacArthur, through radical change along with the help of his military team created a new constitution that focused on democratic principles, that would rebuild Japanese society with a new government, rights for individuals and demilitarization. Before World War II, Japan was a dictatorship with an absolute monarchy under the rule of Hirohito, the sun God, the government was run by military force and suppressed any opposition.
3 parts) * Internal Improvements (Eerie Canal, Cumberland Road) * Tariff of 1816 * Seminole Wars (1817) * Rush Bagot Agreement (1817) * Panic of 1819 * Adams Onis Treaty (1819) * Economic improvements of the 1820s (Steamships – Who developed the first? Effect? // Railroads – effect on western towns? // Factory System – started by whom? What helped industry grow in the early part of the century?
It further drew upon elements of Japanese art ("japonisme"), which flooded Western markets, mainly in the form of prints, after trading rights were established with Japan in the 1860s. Indeed, the gamut of late nineteenth-century artistic trends prior to World War
Western development in 19 century The developments of the Western World from 1800-1900 can be best described as the “dynamic age of material prosperity”. Building on earlier Western developments, including the scientific revolution, industrialization brought massive changes to the West’s economy and society. With new industries, new sources of energy, and the development of new goods came a second Industrial revolution that transformed the human environment creating rapid change n the 19th century. The struggle to industrialize, to create appropriate new political forms, and to alter traditional family life would result in the emergence of mass society, and the development of capitalist and market relations in both hemispheres of the world. In the 19th century most of the European states had already a developed system of colonialism in Africa and Asia that was essential for the development of industry, as the colonies became the customers of the metropolitan products produced on the base of raw materials brought from colonies.
The years of 1867 to 1912 saw the emergence of Japan as a modernised country under the reign of the Emperor Meiji. During this time, significant changes were made to Japan’s government, societal structure, military, education and economy, and these changes played a pivotal role in the industrialisation of Japan. The aim of these changes to Japan’s culture and lifestyle was to bring the country out of its global isolation, and to develop Japan in a way so that it was no longer threatened by the Western countries. Up until 1868, Japan had been primarily under the control of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The Emperor’s role was purely a symbolic one, as he held no real control over his country or the people.
It attempts to examine the relationship between the changing location of the cities and their respective growth and structural change. 1. 1840-1949 Hong Kong After’s China defeat in the Opium War in 1842, Hong Kong was ceded to Britain as a colony. Since Hong Kong provided “political and social access to the governor to influence British policies regarding China trade” (Meyer, 2000, p.57), it was proclaimed as the headquarters and ‘the grand emporium of Eastern Asia’ (Fairbank, 1969, cited by Meyer, 2000, p.60). Since then, Hong Kong emerged as an important entrepot by the early twentieth century.
Japan, which lies east of China and just under Korea, was no exception as it too fell under the gaze of the West. However Japan is regarded as an exceptional case in history, for it ‘opened its doors’ to these nations and learnt and adapted to their Western ways in order to emerge later as a stronger nation and world power. This paper seeks to exam the process through which Japan underwent during this transaction. The arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry in Uraga Bay, July 1853, saw the beginning of this process of rapid and bewildering change that would greatly alter the course of Japan’s history. In less than a century, Japan would transform itself into the first country outside of the West to possess a modern state, a modern industrial economy and involve itself in the politics of the world; Japan would become the first Imperial nation that wasn’t from the west.
Good morning. Today, the resulting conflict between Russian and Japanese imperialism, occurring at the turn of the twentieth century will be discussed. This brief war was the result of direct territorial acquisition from both parties and the increasingly tense political and economic affairs of that decade. Whilst the Russo-Japanese war was fought predominantly in North-East China and the surrounding oceans, the outcome not only affected the diplomatic relations between Russia and Japan, but had further direct influence on nations which were indirectly involved. The Russo-Japanese war was declared on the 8th of February 1904 in the method of a formal letter from Japan, and continued until the 5th of September 1905, with Russia’s defeat.
Some of those economic events were the oil industry, blue jeans, and the first commercial barbed wire. Some political events were that the Congress created the Department of Justice, British Colombia became part of Canada, and the Republican Elephant. And finally some social events that led to the invention of the telephone were that the Congress adopted The Fifteenth Amendment, The congress passed The Indian Appropriation Act, and the Third Force Act. In 1870 John D. Rockefeller formed te Standard Oil of Ohio Company, which helped the economy of the country a lot. By 1890 Standard Oil of Ohio Company controlled 88% of the refined oil flows in the United States and the company made John D. Rockefeller the richest man in modern history.
I. Case Synopsis In July 1993, Tiffany & Company concluded an agreement with Mitsukoshi Ltd. that would affect its business in Japan. Under the new agreement, Tiffany wholly owned subsidiary, Tiffany & Company Japan Inc. (Tiffany-Japan), assumed management responsibilities of 29 Tiffany & Company boutiques previously operated by Mitsukoshi in its stores and other locations in Japan. The fluctuations in the yen/dollar exchange rate would affect the dollar value of its Japanese sales, which would be in yen. Since the Japanese sales were large and keep growing, these fluctuations could have a substantial impact on Tiffany’s future financial performance.