Question

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

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

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

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**. This included the Meiji Restoration's efforts to modernize and industrialize the economy through significant government initiatives, infrastructure development, and encouragement of private enterprise.