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Which best describes how Japan changed from an isolationist society to a world power?

A
Japan’s powerful military developed even while the country remained isolationist.
B
Japan’s samurai became formidable warriors who could not be defeated.
C
Japan’s industrialization enabled it to build modern warships and weaponry.
D
Japan’s many treaties meant that Western countries helped it fight wars.
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How did Japan compete with Western nations to become a world power in the late 1800s?

A
It modernized its economy and politics.
B
It continued its earlier isolationist principles.
C
It replaced its emperor with an elected president.
D
It limited its people’s involvement in government.
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Japan began modernizing its politics and economy in 1868 in a process called

A
parliamentary democracy
B
the Tokugawa Shogunate
C
the Meiji Restoration
D
feudalism
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How did the actions of Commodore Perry help Japan in 1854?

A
Perry helped the Japanese start diplomatic relations with European countries.
B
Perry helped the Japanese defend themselves from invaders.
C
Perry helped the Japanese make contact with the outside world.
D
Perry helped the Japanese create a strong naval defense.
6

Which best explains how the United States acquired Alaska?

A
The United States claimed Alaska after winning a war with Russia.
B
The United States purchased Alaska from Canada for two cents an acre.
C
The United States accepted Alaska’s petition to become a US territory.
D
The United States purchased Alaska from Russia for 7 point 2 dollars million.
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As a result of the Industrial Revolution, Japan was able to

A
manufacture more weapons and build submarines
B
take greater control over their citizens
C
manufacture more goods and build modern warships
D
build and sell more warships overseas
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In 1853, who commanded the fleet that arrived in Japan with a letter from President Fillmore?

A
Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
B
Admiral David Farragut
C
Commodore Matthew Perry
D
Admiral Horatio Nelson
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Why did President Fillmore send Commodore Perry to Japan in 1853 and 1854?

A
to start a postal service
B
to capture Tokyo
C
to make accurate maps of Japan
D
to negotiate a treaty

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