6.Beginning in the 1600s, the Tokugawa shoguns who ruled Japan tried to maintain stability and order by-

increasing trade with Europeans.

conquering nearby countries to create barriers to invasion.

developing a new style of writing that was not related to the earlier form of Japanese writing, which had been inspired by Chinese writing.

closing the country off from contact with the outside world to prevent disruption by foreigners.**

8.
What contributed to the rapid growth of Japan’s economy following World War II?

a decrease in exported goods

new factories with modern technology

a poorly educated workforce***

fewer loans being given to businesses

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