Compare the political and social reactions to European and American domination in China and Japan in the late nineteenth and ear
ly twentieth centuries. What were the reactions of the following groups: the monarchy, the nobles, the military (including the samurai in Japan), the intellectuals, the peasants, and the workers? What were the costs and benefits of Western imperialism in both countries? Discuss economic, political, social, and military impact.
Both countries were not receptive to the domination of Europe and America but Japan was less unyielding after witnessing the defeat of China in the Opium wars. The monarchy, the nobles, and the military were against the Western domination but the intellectuals, the peasants, and the workers were more open to the Westerners because of the prospect of new knowledge and opportunities for employment.<span />
Emperor Wu is considered one of the greatest emperors in Chinese history due to his strong leadership and effective governance, which made the Han dynasty one of the most powerful nations in the world.
The delegates argued about many things.One of the main things was if slaves counted as part of the population.I the north they didn't have much use for slaves.If slaves counted for the population then there wouldn't be many northern representatives.The south however had a major use for slaves.If slaves counted for them then they would have many representatives.
