Question

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

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

renegotiation of unequal treaties with European nations
renegotiation of unequal treaties with European nations

government-directed economic reforms
government-directed economic reforms

lack of access to raw materials

Answer 1

The most important factor in Japan’s rapid shift toward industrialization was **government-directed economic reforms**. These reforms, initiated during the Meiji Restoration, included modernization of infrastructure, industrial policies, and the establishment of a more centralized government that supported industrial growth.