You previously learned about the Mandate of Heaven. Think about the reforms and actions taken by the Han government that you learned about in this lesson. What Han actions do you think strengthened their claim on the Mandate of Heaven?

Pick a famous politician, business leader, or celebrity who has been arrested recently. what crime did he or she allegedly commit? who was the victim? what factors best explain how this person might be punished if convicted? if the person was recently tried in what was the outcome? do you agree or disagree and why?