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//**May 4th, 2011**//

View the wood block prints of the Sino-Japanese War How are the Chinese soldiers portrayed in these prints? The Japanese soldiers? The Chinese soldiers are portrayed as the weak, the Japanese are portrayed as these fierce and strong men compared to the Chinese. In some of the pictures, the Chinese are portrayed as the demon - the bad guy. The Chinese, especially at the war at sea, are surrendering at some points and they are outnumbered; helpless.

Look at the weapons used by each side, are they different? How? Does this tell us anything about Japanese technological advancement? These chinese are using traditional and Asian weapons. The Japanese on the other hand are using the westernized rifles and modern ships (steel boats) as well as horses - it showed their westernization. The Chinese are using rifles, bayonets, and swords but also the use of spears.. However, there is not much differences between the two.

Read the Ichiko's Baseball Club Rouser Why do sports often before symbolic battlegrounds between nations? - Sports became a type of symbolism of battlegrounds, it represented their pride. It showed a sense of their nationalism. Why does this matter to a people? What do they find so gratifying in the experience of witnessing their team beat another in the arena of sport? Is imperialism/colonialism simply about militarily and politically controlling another nation, or is it also about proving one’s self-perceived cultural superiority over another? - Imperialism is not only about military and politics, it also controls the heritage and culture of that country. It’s the fact that one country is superior over the other.

May 9th, 2011
Do artistic renditions or photographs depict the heroics of war better? Yes, It seems that artistic renditions or photographs depict the heroics of war better because of the fact that many perspectives can be shown through work. The color could show the mood or feeling of that picture. The facial expressions of each character in the picture explains the perspective of both sides. Not only does it port

Do artistic renditions or photographs depict the horrors of war better? (Consider all photographs of war that you have seen, both historical and contemporary) Compared to the current technological advancements that allow a real powerful message to the depicter, the artistic renditions or photographs are not as efficient. It has its strength but the better representation of the reality of the war are the current technology. How does the medium affect the message? Can we say that, "[T]he medium is the message"? - The medium is how the artistic renditions is portrayed, it could be a canvas, painting, oil painting, pencil work, photography - any form of medium. Each viewer has his/her own view on what has been portrayed. Although the medium is the message that the artist would like to get across, it is not a form of communication that can be made solely through the medium.

Why is 1905 such a turning point in Japanese and World history? How might history have been different had Japan lost the Russo-Japanese War? In 1905, Japan’s economy and technology advanced drastically. By the victory of The Russo-Japanese War, the Japanese gained a sense of prid and courage. This courage ultimately led to World War 2. (Needs a little bit more development to show how this all led to WW II). . . (elaborated) The victory of Japan to a European power has given a sense of pride that they are one of the superpowers. It ultimately allowed them to take over countries and place a bomb in Pearl Harbor, America. It gave them the idea that if they defeat America, Japan would be the top superpower.

May 11th, 2011
Questions of Reading #1 a. Who was Queen Min? - 1981. powerless noble family. age 14 - married gojong. Queen’s families and King’s families many issues -> needed a powerless background. however she had power... gojong was a figurehead. she was an energetic women b. Why was she chosen to be queen? - She was chosen as Queen because King Gojong's power looked for a powerless noble family so the Queen would not challenge Gojong's power. c. Was this a wise choice? From whose viewpoint? - Generally glorified her.Many of the lower class supported her d. How did she try to maintain Korea's independence? Did she succeed? - She tried to westernize. Korea. Japanese traditionalists did not agree. Progressive Reforms in order to maintain independence. She became the prim target of mutany’s -> Kapsin Coup. e. What can her death tell us about the measures imperialists will take to ensure their interests? f. Do you admire her? Why or why not?

Questions for Reading #2 a. Who was Isabella Bird? - traveler. traveled to the country where Queen Min was abiding. 19th century writer b. What were Ms. Bird's first impressions of Queen Min? - grace and novelty like a queen. reagleness. nice-looking sunder woman. cold and keen eyes with intelligence.. charismatic leader c. What might the clothes and jewelry worn by Queen Min tell us about her view of her place in Korean society?- uppermost class ... more power than her husband d. Which personal characteristics of the Queen tell us about what kind of woman she was? -awe-inspring. charistmatic e. Which personal characteristic of the Queen's do you feel is the most revealing? Why?- f. Would you like to have met Queen Min? Why or why not? -

//Reform : Kabo vs. Meiji// 1. Korean Independence. However, we are not isolationsists and have intereference from other countries. the United Staes in Korea - miiltary base. 2. it was not achieved for a king to have ultimate power, but a democracy is stronger for korea. 3. not only those with talent but .. everyone is allowed to study 4. all men over age must go to the army. 5. democratic system… an equal government 6. leather working, acting… however those doing leather work are still regarded as degrading work.. the arts are accepted - acting … we see that money defines degrading work. 7. no hierarchial society.

Korea Timeline Late Joseon Period May 15th, 2011

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Works Cited http://100.naver.com/100.nhn?docid=146728 http://100.naver.com/100.nhn?docid=5991 "Tonhak Rebellion." KoreaHistory.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 May 2011. . http://100.naver.com/100.nhn?docid=5991 "Treaty of Kanghwa." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Encyclopædia Britannica, 2011. Web. 14 May. 2011. .

Pictures http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flight_of_Japanese_Legation_1882.jpg http://koreanhistory.info/ChosonDynasty.htm http://koreanhistory.info/Tonghak.htm

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