Question

How did the Meiji Restoration in 1868 change Japan's relationship with other nations?

A.
It ended efforts by Japan to dominate Korea.
B.
It brought to power rulers who wanted to make Japan economically competitive with the West.
C.
It ended more than a century of Chinese rule in Japan.
D.
It bought to power rulers who expelled Europeans and Americans from Japan.

Answer 1

Correct answer is B. It brought to power rulers who wanted to make Japan economically competitive with the West.

Step-by-step explanation:

A is not correct as Japan continued its expansion and even waged wars in 1894 and 1905 with a goal to spread their authority in Korea.

B is also correct as Japanese rulers wanted to strengthen industry and modernize country, with a strong centralized government.

C is not correct because Chinese weren't ruling in Japan.

D is not correct as this isn't correct as they had certain links and connections with them.