Perry's Diplomacy And Japanese Modernization
Which of the following best describes a potential effect on Japan’s Meiji Restoration if Commodore Matthew Perry had relied on diplomacy rather than the threat of force when opening Japan’s ports?
A
Foreign relations between Japan and Western powers could potentially be strengthened due to mutual respect fostered by peaceful negotiations
B
Japanese isolationist policies could have continued longer under less external pressure, delaying international engagement further.
C
The samurai class might retain its status longer without immediate need for modernizing the military structure facing foreign coercion
D
Japan may have experienced a slower pace of Western-style reforms due to reduced pressure for military modernization and defense against threats.
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