the 20th century‚ Japanese whaling got a slight boost with the introduction of steam ships and grenade-tipped harpoons. However‚ it wasn’t until 1934 that Japan expanded its whaling to Antarctica that the boost really started to show light. Whales helped keep Japanese citizens fed both during and after World War 2. In 1947 whale meat made up almost half of all animal protein consumed by the country. Nearly 20 years later‚ whales continued to make up nearly one-quarter of the Japanese diet. The Meiji
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The decision to begin a Japanese internment was initiated because of the distrust people felt towards Japanese after the attack on Pearl Harbor. This was their first military involvement in the war‚ and before Pearl Harbor the war probably seemed like something far away that wouldn’t include the United States in battle. When the first affects of Pearl Harbor started to wear off‚ people become wary of the Japanese. Naturally‚ the Americans felt a distrust towards them after the government from their
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The challenges Of Imperial rule If I were to start my own business and have to choose between my husband‚ my intelligent best friend‚ and a wealthy person to be my business partner‚ I would choose my intelligent best friend. I would choose my best friend because they would know their way around the work force‚ they would be able to come up with great ideas to improve our business‚ and because I know they will be loyal. However‚ one reason to not consider my best friend to be my business partner
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nation not to mess with. Being more advanced in every aspect‚ this nation was known to be more of the bully than the victim. Nonetheless‚ this all changed in 1894 when the newly arising force of Japan went head to head with the Asian superpower (‘Sino Japanese War’). As known‚ Japan lacked many natural resources that were a necessity if it wanted to continue to grow and prosper as a competing super power‚ so in a venture to gather more natural resources‚ Japan ignited a dispute with China over the control
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Hancock U.S. History 1302 Wednesday 1800-2100 15 October 2008 After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941‚ the United States was filled with panic. Along the Pacific coast of the U.S.‚ where residents feared more Japanese attacks on their cities‚ homes‚ and businesses‚ this feeling was especially great. During the time preceding World War II‚ there were approximately 112‚000 persons of Japanese descent living in California‚ Arizona‚ and coastal Oregon and Washington. These
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Portillo November 1‚ 2013 6th Period The Similarities and Differences of the Imperial Rule of Han China and Imperial Rome Imperial Han and Imperial Rome were two very important empires in Europe and Asia. Even though their time in ruling was different they both were very powerful in their time. The Imperial Rules of Rome and Han China had differences and similarities in the techniques of imperial administration such as different ways of religion‚ Confucianism and Christianity
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meanings Some traditional symbols in Japanese textiles is the turtle and crane‚ which are both symbols of long life and good luck in traditional Japanese wedding ceremonies because of the meaning associated with these animals. The origami crane is a well-known worldwide symbol of peace as according to the Japanese tradition‚ if one folds 1000 origami cranes‚ their wish for good health will be granted. Both the turtle and crane are regularly seen in Japanese katazome and kasuri cotton textiles patterns
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Despite the fact that the Australian Imperial force in the First World War ought to have a reputation as successful fighting force‚ it displayed the worst disciplinary record away from the frontline when the compared with other authority forces and other British army. This paper will examine the relationship between the AIF indiscipline and the advantaged position they held of being the sole force impervious to the death penalty‚ with an exception of insubordination‚ disloyal activities‚ and absconding
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tightly organized groups which turned out to be the basis of the Japanese societal structure that still survives on into modern times (Varley‚ 2000‚ 5). So the formation of the Japanese society had begun and there is no doubt that the Yayoi period [ca.400 BC – 250 AD] laid the foundation for what later became the Japan of today (Ohnuki-Tierney‚
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internal defense‚ direct action‚ counterterrorism‚ and special reconnaissance. Navy Seals didn’t started out to be Navy Seals. It started in World War Two‚ where Naval Combat Demolition units were created to clear path of obstacles‚ and gather Intel on enemies location. In 1943‚ it evolved to the Underwater Demolition team. In 1962‚ Navy Seal was created by President John F. Kennedy to conduct unconventional warfare. Navy Seal have one of the most brutal military training in the world‚ one of the most
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