HIS 112
Japan Paragraph Assignment
Well, when most people think of Japanese history, they think of the samurai, and those warriors were around for a long time as part of Japanese society. Pictured here are some samurai sword (katana) examples from the Tokyo Sword Museum. Making the sword was a very involved and expensive process, beginning with the jewel-quality steel which took days to make in a special hearth. The sword is actually a blend of two kinds of carbon steel which required days of work by a swordsmith to hammer it into shape, removing impurities in the process. Then the blade had to be curved, polished and decorated. You can still buy them. Photo credit technicolorcavalry on Flickr.
Citing specific evidence from the decrees on the Seclusion of Japan (not from the textbook), explain some of the key points and rationale behind the exclusionary decrees?
Your paragraph must follow this format:
- begin with a concise topic sentence (sentence 1) that directly responds to the assigned question (no need to define terms or cite a dictionary) and that identifies your analysis/thesis points.
- font size 10 or 12 only
- one-inch margins
- double-spaced
- direct, quoted material to support your points
- name, and only your name, at the top left of the paper
- about one-half page in length (not to exceed 3/4 page)
- You may consider submitting a draft of your assignment to your instructor for feedback before submitting the assignment for the grade. At times, you may be asked to rewrite your work. This is done for your own benefit and will result in an improved grade.
Please take a moment to review Charlie's History Writing Center for specific information on the writing requirements for the assignments in the course. Please check this short explanation of what it means to cite historical evidence.
Your assignment should be submitted on Canvas.