Do you think the world and phrases that are used in the media influence the perception that you have of events and social problems? Why or whynot? What is one example of a word/phrase choice that may affect how people think about a particular social problem?

Which statement about the tokugawa shogunate is accurate? a. it was a dynasty established after the shogun defeated kublai khan, and it limited foreign trade in order to protect japanese business interests. b. it was established when leyasu defeated rival warlords; later rulers closed japan to foreign trade to protect japanese culture from western influence. c. ieyasu started the dynasty when he defeated his rivals, brought japan together under more democratic rule, and united the japanese people by restricting foreign trade. d. ieyasu decreed this series of laws to limit trade with foreigners in order to boost local economies and create unity among his people.

What message do all of the assigned readings most convey? o a. that the war was widely contested by americans o b. that the authors are tortured by memories of the war o c. that children should not be a part of war o d. that the authors value their experience as a part of personal growth bm

3. describe a situation in which a government has a great deal of power but does not have political authority. then explain whether you think the rule of law would likely be respected under such a government.