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

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.

Japan and China had to cede land to the Americans.
Japan and China had to cede land to the Americans.

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 nations faced pressures from foreign powers and were subject to treaties that favored Western nations, their overall experiences differed significantly in terms of responses and outcomes. Japan, for instance, underwent a period of rapid modernization and industrialization following their encounters with Western powers, while China faced significant territorial losses and internal strife.