Why Was Japan More Open and Pragmatic in Its Contact

question 29

Essay

Why was Japan more open and pragmatic in its contact with Western nations than China during the nineteenth century?

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Definitions:

Dichlorophenol

A chemical compound consisting of a phenol molecule with two chlorine atoms attached, used in the manufacture of pesticides and disinfectants.

M-xylene

A type of xylene where two methyl groups are attached to a benzene ring in meta positions to each other.

Structure

The arrangement of atoms within a molecule, determining the molecule's shape and chemical behavior.

P-aminobenzoic Acid

A white crystalline substance that is a part of the vitamin B complex and is used in sunscreen products.