Japanese
Western nations began explorations ofalternativeroutes to Asia that would bypass the Middle East and Muslim realms.
Yes, the shoguns' power in Japan was threatened by the spread of Western ideas, particularly during the 19th century. The introduction of Western political concepts, such as democracy and individual rights, challenged the feudal system and the centralized authority of the shogunate. Additionally, Western military technology and economic practices put pressure on Japan to modernize, leading to internal conflict and eventual political upheaval, culminating in the Meiji Restoration. This shift marked the decline of shogunal power as Japan transformed into a modern nation-state.
Without the Great Western Cattle Drives, modern life would likely be quite different, especially in terms of agriculture and the economy of the American West. The drives were crucial in establishing cattle ranching as a major industry, which in turn influenced settlement patterns, trade routes, and the development of towns. The absence of these drives might have slowed western expansion, leading to less economic growth and a different cultural landscape. Additionally, the iconic image of cowboys and the lore surrounding cattle drives would be significantly diminished in American culture.
donuts!
And what techniques would those be?
Japanese
Peter the Great believed that education and trade (modeled on the Western European formula) would transform his country.
trade it
You would be Dutch.
In 1651, the British Parliament ruled that only English ships would be able to engage in trade with English colonies. This strengthened its trade empire, but ended up leading to a bitter feud with the Dutch.
Western nations began explorations ofalternativeroutes to Asia that would bypass the Middle East and Muslim realms.
The Dutch colonists primarily came from the Netherlands, which is located in Western Europe. They were a part of the Dutch East India Company and were involved in establishing colonies in various parts of the world, including present-day New York (formerly New Amsterdam), South Africa, and the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia).
Any city in a Dutch-speaking country would speak Dutch to you, unless they knew you couldn't speak Dutch.
Congress was given control over trade between the states.
The National Government
that by my reckoning that would be the Legislative branch.
Congress was given control over trade between the states.