Question

Although their approach to modernization and imperialism was different, China and Japan agreed that __________. Question options: Western imperialism would have a positive effect on the growth of their industries and economies their traditional ancient cultures would not be threatened by Western imperialism Western imperialism would adversely affect their economies, governments, and citizens they needed to develop strong armies and navies for protection against the West

Answer 1

Answer;

Western imperialism would adversely affect their economies, governments, and citizens .

Step-by-step explanation;

Western imperialism or influence in China and Japan affected the Chinese and the Japanese economy in various ways:

Westerners introduced modern transportation and communications, created an export market, and integrated the Chinese market into the nineteenth century world economy. To some, this new way of thinking was beneficial for modernization, but for others, China was paying a heavy price with imperialism imposing a state of dependence on China, condemning China to a condition of underdevelopment, its local industry destroyed.

Radical reformers wanted to eliminate traditional culture, condemning it as an instrument of oppression, they were interested in creating a new China and wanted to be respected by the modern world. First changes in traditional culture came in the late nineteenth century. Western books, art and ideas were introduced, art and literature becoming popular. Traditional culture remained popular in rural areas. Family values were still kept traditional, although as time went on they slowly adapted to the modern ways.

Answer 2

Although their approach to modernization and imperialism was different, China and Japan agreed that :
A. Western domination was bad for their governments, economies, and citizens.