How did being open to learning from the West help Japan’s experience with American imperialism?(1 point)

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Japan was able to help China improve during imperialism.
Japan was able to help China improve during imperialism.

Japan convinced the U.S. to return all the land it was forced to cede under the Treaty of Kanagawa.
Japan convinced the U.S. to return all the land it was forced to cede under the Treaty of Kanagawa.

Japan was able to balance learning with isolationism.
Japan was able to balance learning with isolationism.

Japan was able to build a strong nation-state and modernize their entire nation.

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Japan was able to build a strong nation-state and modernize their entire nation.

By being open to learning from the West, Japan adopted Western technology and practices, which allowed it to transform into a modern, industrialized nation. This modernization helped Japan to resist Western imperialism and emerge as a strong competitor in global politics.