Which of the following statements best compares the experiences of China and Japan under imperialism?(1 point)

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Both China and Japan were able to learn a lot from Western nations.
Both China and Japan were able to learn a lot from Western nations.

Both China and Japan were forced to sign unequal treaties.
Both China and Japan were forced to sign unequal treaties.

Both Japan and China were forced to carry the cost of shipwrecked sailors.

Answer 1

The statement that best compares the experiences of China and Japan under imperialism is:

Both China and Japan were forced to sign unequal treaties.

While both countries had differing responses to Western imperialism, they both faced the imposition of unequal treaties that favored Western powers and led to significant concessions and loss of autonomy. This aspect highlights a key similarity in their experiences under imperialism.