Question

How did Japan become the most powerful nation in Asia?

Japan doubled its territory in Asia.
Japan’s economy followed the US’s example.
Japan adopted Western military technologies and training methods.
Japan’s government made extremely wise alliances. a b c or d

Answer 1

c

Japan’s rise was driven by the Meiji-era modernization: rapid adoption of Western military technology, training, conscription, industrialization and institutional reforms that produced a modern army and navy and enabled victories in wars (e.g., Sino-Japanese 1894–95, Russo-Japanese 1904–05).