Question

Why did the Japan sign unequal treaties with the United States?

A. Japan felt the need to modernize and needed the United States help to do it. B. It was the only way to keep Japan’s ports closed to Western influence.
C. Japan wanted to avoid extraterritoriality like what China suffered.
D. Japan was coerced by the powerful United States military.

Answer 1

Try c look what happens

Answer 2

The answer is:

C. Japan wanted to avoid extraterritoriality like what China suffered.

They did it because China refused first and suffered great consequences, this way they kept control over their ports and had better terms than the chinese.