Why did Japan decide it needed to industrialize?(1 point)

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Because a unified Germany was a political threat to Japan, the Japanese decided to industrialize to better prepare for war.
Because a unified Germany was a political threat to Japan, the Japanese decided to industrialize to better prepare for war.

Because Western Europe and the U.S. had unified countries, Japan thought industrialization would help it unify.
Because Western Europe and the U.S. had unified countries, Japan thought industrialization would help it unify.

Because Japan thought that industrializing countries of Western Europe and the U.S. would gain a lot of power, Japan felt it needed to industrialize also.
Because Japan thought that industrializing countries of Western Europe and the U.S. would gain a lot of power, Japan felt it needed to industrialize also.

Because Great Britain found success with labor unions, Japan wanted to industrialize to keep its workers happy and engaged.

Answer 1

Because Japan saw the industrialized countries of Western Europe and the U.S. gaining power and influence, it felt the need to industrialize in order to compete and ensure its own economic and military strength.