Ⅱ. The Basis of the Joseon Dynasty's 500-year history
1) The systemic basis for the Joseon Dynasty
The basis for Joseon kingship was Confucianism. All other religions were excluded, making Confucianism the foundation for the Joseon system as a whole, and the primary subject of education for king, crown prince, and peasant alike.
The virtues of Confucianism were humanity, righteousn
American expansion in the pacific islands
- The Samoan islands became the First important American colony
- The Hawaiian islands were the next to fall Americans had made pearl harbor into naval station in 1887. American settlers gained control of sugar industry in the islands.
Acquiring the Philippine islands
The Filipino hoped for independence, but the Americans refused to grant it.
3.Government of the People's Republic of China
The primary parts of state power are the National People's Congress (NPC), the President, and the State Council.
1)National People's Congress
The National People's Congress is the highest state body and the only legislative house in the People's Republic of China. The National People's Congress is held in the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing
■ Philosophy : Endeavors for realization of idealistic politics based on Confucianism
Confucianism society was based on family institution, and the origination of the relationship of sovereign and subject was from father and son relationship. To maintain large family, it emphasized community spirit which stabilized the fundamentals of the idea. Country also realized the importance and encourag
life
Goals
Kyungsechiyong(경세치용): learning provides substantive benefits
Leeyonghusaeng(이용후생): improve nation’s life
Silsagusi(실사구시): attitude which search for profound truth
Institution of higher education
Moonmyo(문묘) : place to perform seokjeonje(석전제)
Seokjeonje(석전제) : to perform the semiannual services in honor of Confucius