Why did Japan end its policy of isolating itself from foreign interactions
during the 19th century?
A. European powers attacked Japan and divided it into spheres of
influence that they controlled.
B. The Tokugawa shogunate called for opening Japan as part of a
modernization program.
C. The United States sent a fleet of warships to demand a meeting
with Japanese leaders.
D. Japanese citizens launched successful rebellions demanding
access to foreign goods.