In the late 19th century‚ two prominent British imperialists delivered speeches that aimed to substantiate the imperialist endeavors of the British Empire. One speech drew upon Social Darwinism‚ while the other emphasized the indispensable role of vast territories in sustaining the British Empire and preventing its demise. Joseph Chamberlain‚ delivering speeches in the British Parliament‚ justified British occupation in Asia and Africa. These speeches were subsequently transcribed and compiled into
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Imperialism and Colonialism Ajani Massiah CHY 4 U Congo Free State‚ Africa. The Congo Free State was an African state that occupied most of the Congo river that was created and personally controlled in 1885 by King Leopold II of Belgium. The Congo Free State had been initially created by Leopold to bring European civilization to the Congolese population and to also develop the Congo economically. However‚ this would quickly change to the Congo being exploited for its natural resources such as
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Definition of western culture The term "Western culture" is used very broadly to refer to a heritage of social norms‚ ethical values‚ traditional customs‚ religious beliefs‚ political systems‚ and specific artifacts and technologies. The concept of western culture is generally linked to the classical definition of the Western world. In this definition‚ Western culture is the set of literary‚ scientific‚ political‚ artistic and philosophical principles which set it apart from other cultural spheres
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analysis on PEST environment for Japan‚ prepared for the audience who are several managers from the Food and Beverage industry interested in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Japan. The following pages discuss the political-legal environment‚ economy environment‚ social-culture environment and technological environment in Japan allowing with random but related issues in each environments. Before any attempt on FDI in Japan‚ it is important for potential investors to know how the environments could bring
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effects of cultural change through the eyes of a child. Persepolis‚ is a political‚ historical‚ and extremely personal account of a girl’s growth into maturity. Imperialism is a huge theme in this book as it is the reason why Marjane and the community of Iran suffered. After the Shah essentially sold his country’s resources to the western influences for selfishness and for benefits‚ the Iranians opposed him. The scenes that stood out
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legislates to its own disadvantage‚ justice will require the rest of us to perform the opposite feat of both doing what they decree and also doing what is best for them. More importantly‚ Socrates argues that the best ruler must always be someone who knows how to rule. Thus‚ good rulers must try to do what is best for those who have trusted in them‚ rather than seeking their own welfare. (b) What is Plato’s alternative definition of justice for the state (in other words‚ what is his explanation of political
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Chapter 33 Notes * Foundations of empire * Motives of imperialism * Modern imperialism * Refers to domination of industrialized countries over subject lands * Domination achieved through trade‚ investment‚ and business activities * Two types of modern colonialism * Colonies ruled and populated by migrants * Colonies controlled by imperial powers without significant settlement * Economic motives of imperialism * European merchants and entrepreneurs made personal
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Tokugawa Japan The Tokugawa Shogunate ruled Japan from 1603 until the Meji Restoration (1603 – 1868). During the Tokugawa period‚ Japan was governed by a feudal system to create a stable state known as the Bakufu. The Shogun was the military ruler of Japan and governed over ¼ of Japan. The Daimyo‚ feudal landlords‚ controlled various parts of Japan and to impede their increasing power‚ various restrictions were placed among them such as where they lived and how they dress. The Daimyo were
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R. N. L. Laresma ESSAY Japan‚ a country that shows us even through hard times‚ even a great war‚ could rise up from the ashes and be one of greatest countries in the world. They have shown us their intellectual knowledge about advancement in technology‚ technology that we today‚ use throughout our daily lives. Their culture has shaped the minds of people from all over the world‚ sharing their skills and creativity through means of modern day mediums. This‚ and other unique attributes of
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Imperialism has brought Christianity into Africa‚ changing lives of many local people along with their traditions and their cultures. Not only the long-established customs have been transformed‚ but also the way people think and see about themselves and their environment. These changes have also made positive and negative impacts on the African continent and have shaped the way it is present today. Lesotho‚ being a part of the African continent went through the Imperialism and stood today diverging
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