Progressive movement In the early 20th century, the United States went through a time of enlightenment. The nation experienced a movement that focused on the achievement of the various tenets outlined by the concept of progressivism. Notably, the focus of the movement was on the three main pillars of progressivism, which espouse the promotion of morality, improved efficiency, and promotion of democracy and fairness in governance. From the standpoint of the leaders of the movement, the country suffered from poor democracy, corruption, and unfair treatment. The leaders argued that the country had not managed the issues of industrialization, immigration, and women’s suffrage effectively. As such, the movement focused on ensuring that companies did not exercise the exploitation of the citizens and that the state had to respect the people of all genders and give them a voice. Although the main leaders of the movement such as Grace Abboth and Sophonisba Breckinridge did not involve themselves in politics, some leaders in the political class who comprised Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt became ambassadors of the movement. These leaders advocated for the inclusion of all individuals in government activities and equal treatment. Furthermore, the leaders advanced trusts and laws that could help govern the operations of industries as some of the tools useful in the attainment of fair democracy. The movement also challenged the government to improve old methods of doing things and adopt modern methods that are more efficient. As such, it is practical to assert that the factors advanced by the progressive movement centered on morality, just democracy, and, improved efficiency. In effect, the current state of the United States is an outcome of the movement that initiated the enactment of various laws that shaped the destiny of the country. US-Japanese relations from 1853-1941 The relationship between the United States and Japan has grown over time to its present state. The earliest stages of the relationship dating back to 1853 when the Japanese government approved a treaty presented to them and the United States acquired the right to dock their vessels and trade at the ports of Japan. The treaty ensured that citizens of the United States would enjoy a decent treatment in case of accidents and shipwrecks as well as a privilege to enjoy religious freedom. Moreover, the treaty approved by the government of Japan enabled the United States to enjoy the privileges of the ‘most favored country’, also enjoyed by countries like Germany and Britain. A chance to trade in the Far East and Japan received some scale of hostility especially from the Japanese citizens, a situation that led to an exchange of fire and penalties that amounted to $3,000,000 on the Japanese government. However, after the hostile treatment, Japan began a journey towards industrializing herself in the quest to minimize vulnerability to treaties and laws enacted in favor of European countries. The journey led to the improvement of immigration between the United States and Japan. As a result, people from Japan started migrating to the United States. The favorable immigration rules that emerged because of improved relat