Topic 6 Reading Guide

Topic Six Reading Guide

Edicts of the Guangxu Emperor
1) What aspect of reform is the Guangxu Emperor most concerned with? Why do you think this is so?
2) Why does the emperor also state that “Keeping in mind the morals of the sages and wise men, we must make them the basis on which to build newer and better structures.”? How does this have to do with the idea of looking both “Forward” and “Backward”?

Sun Yat-sen

1) Why does Sun say that the task of the revolution has yet to be completed?
2) Why does Sun try and locate revolutionary antecedents in both European and Chinese history?
3) Why does Sun choose democracy? How does he think China can improve upon the democratic model?
4) Why is Sun concerned about uneven economic development?
5) What are the stages of government Sun foresees for China?

Port Arthur
What inspired the Japanese soldiers to risk their lives like this?

Teddy Roosevelt
1) What are the potential difficulties that could harm relationships between the United States and the Japan?
2) How does TR (Teddy Roosevelt) characterize the Japanese?
3) Why is race such an important issue? How does it relate to economics?

Supplemental Reading
Textbook: 319-343, 367-385