In What Way Was Japan in a Better Position Than

question 14

Multiple Choice

In what way was Japan in a better position than China or the Ottoman Empire in its encounter with Western imperialism?

• A) Japan's samurai effectively repelled the Western powers.
• B) Japan's location protected it from Western military forces.
• C) Japan's vast resources enabled it to resist foreign aggression.
• D) Japan was of less interest to the Western powers.

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