Question

Which statement best describes the relationship between matthew Perry's expedition to japan and the meiji restoration

A. Perry's expedition resulted in japan's division into spheres of influence which sparked rebellions during the meiji restoration
B. Perry's expedition demonstrated the power of modern western states which japan imitated during the meiji restoration
C. Perry's expedition brought opium to japan which led japan to cut off all foreign trade during the meiji restoration
D. Perry's expedition opened japan to trade with the west which led to the fall of the imperial system during the meiji restoration

Answer 1

The opening of Japan to trade with the West during Matthew Perry's expedition led to the fall of the imperial system during the Meiji Restoration.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best statement that describes the relationship between Matthew Perry's expedition to Japan and the Meiji Restoration is D. Perry's expedition opened Japan to trade with the West which led to the fall of the imperial system during the Meiji Restoration.

American Commodore Matthew Perry forced Japan to open up to trade in 1853. This act marked the end of Japan's policy of isolation and began a period of rapid modernization and westernization known as the Meiji Restoration, which started in 1868.

During the Meiji Restoration, Japan sent scholars abroad to learn from Western countries and brought in Western advisers to guide modernization efforts. The opening of Japan to trade with the West played a significant role in the fall of the traditional imperial system and the transformation of Japan into a modern industrialized nation.