Question

Which of the following statements, best compares the experiences of China and Japan under imperialism?
1- Japan and China had to cede land to the Americans
2- both China and Japan were able to learn a lot from western nations
3- both Japan and China were forced to carry the cost of shipwrecked sailors
4- both China and Japan were forced to sign unequal treaties

Answer 1

Both China and Japan were forced to sign unequal treaties

Answer 2

The best statement that compares the experiences of China and Japan under imperialism is 4- both China and Japan were forced to sign unequal treaties. This is because both countries were subjected to unequal treaties imposed by western powers, which resulted in them losing sovereignty and experiencing economic exploitation.