Sail power required wind to propel the ships. So no wind, no movement. They should have had some big oars to help them out of the dead zone.
Japan's imperialism was justified as a way to protect East Asia from the West. The idea was that only by taking advantage of its neighbors, could Japan become economically powerful. And this economic power, along with safety, became very important to the country, more so than maintaining traditional Asian values. Because it was considered so important, any action was justified in order to achieve it.
The endless cycle of life and death which seeks liberation.
In chronological order the events are in the order 4, 1, 2, 3
Medicine Lodge Treaty was signed 1867.
Wash*ta (it thinks it's a curse word) Massacre: 1868
Red River War: 1874-75
Reconstruction treaties: 1866