MEMORIAL PROJECT
As you read the textbook, u87 A Year of No Significance you will see that the late Ming
Dynasty is in crisis. Aside from internal and external threats, the Wanli emperor has chosen a successor
not in line with the choice favored by his chief advisors. His Grand Secretary has called a meeting of
top academicians from the Chinese administration to assist the emperor in deciding. This involves a
series of written documents, called memorials, for the emperor on a series of topics. During the
audience with the emperor the academics not only summarize their findings and make recommendations,
but they will also advise the emperor on the state of his empire and how his decision on the succession
crisis affects the future of the empire.
THE WRITTEN MEMORIAL
The Written Memorial is a paper in a particular form, (800-900 words). There are several sections in a
typical memorial to the emperor.
Format for the Memorials:
The General Problem
How the empire has solved the problem in the past (use an example)
Why this problem is so important for the Wanli emperor and his administration
What will happen if the problem is not resolved
What would Confucius say about this problem and what would he recommend the emperor do
about it
What does the memorialist think should be done
Humble entreaty
Sign off
Topics for the Memorials:
The Examination System in Ming Dynasty
Reminder
1.
Please search on Google if you do not know this topic.
2.
Even if it is a memorial, that you should write as first person, but when it comes to the CT0art,
you should cite them, in Chicago Endnotes form please.
3.
Need 800-900 words, the topic has been chosen, you may choose any form or youur memorial as
long as itàchosen from listed above.

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