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Question 2 • United States History and Geography

How did Japan compete with Western nations to become a world power in the late 1800s?

Answer
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.

Explanation

During the Meiji Restoration, Japan rapidly adopted Western technologies and reorganized its government, military, and economy. These changes helped Japan industrialize and build the strength needed to compete with Western nations. The correct choice is “It modernized its economy and politics.”

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