Identify three reasons why Japan closed its doors to the outside world.

Answer 1

What have you learned about Japan's isolationism? Post your ideas and we'll be glad to comment and add to them if necessary.

Answer 2

Fear of christianity, need for political unity and stability.
They were afraid that local Chritains would help turn he country over to a foreign power, as had happened in the Philippines.

Answer 3

You're right.

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The Japanese didn't want their culture diluted or destroyed by Western ideas.