Question

What factor was most important in Japan’s rapid shift toward industrialization?(1 point)
Responses

lack of access to raw materials
lack of access to raw materials

military wins against Russia and China
military wins against Russia and China

government-directed economic reforms
government-directed economic reforms

renegotiation of unequal treaties with European nations

Answer 1

The most important factor in Japan’s rapid shift toward industrialization was **government-directed economic reforms**. These reforms were instrumental in transforming Japan's economy and facilitating industrial growth during the Meiji Restoration period.