The Rise of Modern Japan Answers

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According to President Fillmore, why did he send Commodore Perry to Japan?

A
to reestablish foreign relations and to improve trade
B
to learn about and understand Japan’s laws and culture
C
to help Japan improve its government and modernize its culture
D
to help the Chinese and Dutch gain trading rights in Japan.
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Which facts did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

A
the Meiji restoration and modernization of government
B
loss of power of the samurai
C
industrialization
D
the end of isolationism
E
war with China and Russia
F
territorial expansion and the growth of imperialism
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According to the passage, what else does President Fillmore expect from Japan?

A
The Japanese will provide coal, provisions, and water to the United States at no cost.
B
The Japanese will treat the American people with respect and kindness.
C
People from California will be free to move to Japan to go fishing.
D
The Japanese will help the United States rebuild its ships that were wrecked in storms.
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What implicit threat is contained in Commodore Perry’s letter?

A
He could bring an army to Japan.
B
He could tell the president that Japan was not cooperative.
C
He could return with a larger force and attack Japan.
D
He could attack Japan with his four ships.
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What does Emperor Meiji say Japan will do with knowledge gained from other nations?

A
Japan will choose which institutions to adopt based on equality.
B
Japan will adopt the customs and policies of “enlightened nations.”
C
Japan will quickly adopt the best institutions from “enlightened nations.”
D
Japan will choose the institutions that work best for it and adapt them.
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What evidence of industrialization and modernization can you see in this image?Give your answer in the form of paragraph, using specific examples to support your claims.

Answer:

The image shows evidence of industrialization and modernization in Japan’s navy. The large warships and powerful naval cannon are examples of machinery and weapons produced with modern industrial technology. The several ships fighting together also suggest a coordinated, organized fleet, while the explosive blasts show the destructive power of modern naval weapons.

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