write an essay of approximately 4 pages, double spaced, in response
to the following prompt.
Prompt:
“Save the Country!” or “救国!” (jiù guó) came to be a rallying cry in early-twentieth-century
China.
What was wrong with China, according to those who argued it needed saving? Who or what did
they think was responsible for China’s problems?
What are your thoughts about this issue? Did China need saving? Why or why not?
Your goal in this essay is to demonstrate that you have been attending class, doing the reading,
and thinking about the course content. You should cite specific details from lectures and
readings, but do not to simply summarize my lectures or the assigned readings – I want you to
discuss what you’ve heard and read and give your own opinion and analysis.