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…transportation for Europeans in India. The steamboat and the Railroad were two important technologies of the nineteenth century that changed many aspects of life in India and Africa. China’s rulers controlled European influence rather tightly, yet there was trade…

…China since the new president was elected in 2000 by the majority of people who believe in Taiwan's independence and its democratic form of government. Many Chinese from China and Hong Kong do not see why the Taiwanese are so eager to fight…

…territories. In the year 1819, Great Britain founded a new colony called Singapore. This colony became a major stopping point for trade between China and Europe. This new colony was similar to the colonies set up by Portugal in the 1400’s in Africa. After…

…of still being in use today. Either as an adjustment of Genghis¹s laws or as he declared them. Genghis Khan promoted the growth of trade between China and Europe. This allowed him to gain supplies such as food, weapons and other survival materials. Genghis also…

…to be able to employ his ideas for reforming society. If it wasn't for the disciples of Confucius his teachings would have never been spread around China, and he would have never been made known. His teachings were never written down by him, but his…

…, hypothetically, one man going against Westernization would do nothing to solve the problem. He thinks it is wiser to let it spread and allow everyone to get used to it. Fukuzawa thinks that his neighboring countries, China and Korea, show very few likenesses…

…. For 46 years, Un Zo gained a lot of territory, Japanese islands, Shandong (China), and Yosoe (China). Paekche did a lot of trading with many countries including China to develop its culture. Paekche people influenced Japanese people very much. The kingdom…

…was an official from Canton. Lin Tse-hsü was captured by the English because he helped lead the opposition to England. The East India Company shipped tons of opium, a drug from the poppy seed, to China. Lin Tse-hsü has written a letter to England's current monarch…

…to the communist state in China. The leaders of both the U.K and U.S expressed their feelings on this event. U.S President George Bush said, "He deeply deplored the use of force", and U.K Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher said, "She was shocked and appalled…

…and adaptation. Mencius (372-289 b.c.) who was a spokesman for the Confucian School traveled through out China, consulting with rulers and offering advice on political issues. He emphasis mostly on the Virtue of ren which encouraged harmony and cooperation. Though…