Identify the reasons Japan defeated China in the First Sino-Japanese War. (1 point)

Question

1 Japan's military was industrialized and had more advanced technology. Because of this, Japan was able to overwhelm China during the First Sino-Japanese War.

2 Japan's military was supported by Western imperialist powers. Because of this, Japan was able to overwhelm China during the First Sino-Japanese War.

3 China's military was industrialized and had more advanced technology, but Japan's military was much larger. Because of this, Japan was able to overwhelm China during the First Sino-Japanese War.

4 Japan is a smaller country than China. Japan defeated China during the First Sino-Japanese War because China had more territory to defend.

Answer 1

The correct reason for Japan's victory in the First Sino-Japanese War is:

1 Japan's military was industrialized and had more advanced technology. Because of this, Japan was able to overwhelm China during the First Sino-Japanese War.

This reflects the modernization and industrialization efforts Japan undertook in the late 19th century, which significantly improved its military capabilities compared to China's outdated military structure at the time.