According to the Mandate of Heaven

citizens must pay high taxes to ensure that the current ruler keeps the approval of the gods.

natural disasters are a sign that the ruling power has lost the favor of the gods.

dynasties could rule for no longer than 300 years.

women were not permitted to rule China.

For this project, you will explore the ideals and culture of a poem from the period between 1900 – 1945. the poem should provide insight into the issues of the time. use the method described above and questions from this lesson to write a 500-word explication essay about your selected poem. neatly type the poem and then type your final draft of your explication. apply the conventional standards of english and make effective choices concerning meaning and style. write and edit your document so that it conforms to the traditional guidelines and conventional style.