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Identify three reasons why Japan closed its doors to the outside world.

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Answered by Ms. Sue
What have you learned about Japan's isolationism? Post your ideas and we'll be glad to comment and add to them if necessary.
Answered by Zee
Fear of christianity, need for political unity and stability.
They were afraid that local Chritains would help turn he country over to a foreign power, as had happened in the Philippines.
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're right.

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The Japanese didn't want their culture diluted or destroyed by Western ideas.

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