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Legalism, which was adopted by the Chin, had a negative outlook on people. People were generally evil, but by strict rules and laws people could improve. The Chin overthrew the Chou dynasty and created the first unified Chinese empire in 221 B.C. The Legalists believed in, “The Two Handles” by which their were rewards for people who should be commended and very harsh punishments for those who went against the emperor. “...Rewards should be rich and certain so that the people will be attracted by them; punishments should be severe and definite so that the people will fear them; and laws should be uniform and steadfast so that the people will be familiar with them. Consequently, the sovereign should show no wavering in bestowing rewards and grant no pardon in administering punishments, and he should add honor to rewards and disgrace to punishments--when this is done, then both the worthy