Question

Why did the Meiji government begin building schools in most Japanese towns and villages in the late 1800s?

A. Officials knew that modernization required an educated workforce
B. Military leaders wanted all children to be trained in martial arts
C. The government abolished Japanese class system
D. The government wanted to convert Japanese citizens to Christianity

Answer 1

Answer: Officials knew that modernization required an educated workforce: A

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Answer 2

Answer: A. Officials knew that modernization required an educated workforce