It was based off the influence of the Western Powers. During this time, the US came to Japan, selling them modern day weaponary as well as introducing them to some of our culture. A dramitic representation of this era is depicted in the 2003 drama movie <em>The Last Samurai.</em>
When U.S. President Andrew Jackson nominated Alcée La Branche as Minister to Texas.
The Maurya Empire was founded in 322 BCE by Chandragupta Maurya<span>,
who had overthrown the Nanda Dynasty and rapidly expanded his power
westward across central and western India in order to take advantage of
the disruptions of local powers this is all i know i hope this hlps
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