Which of the following statements best compares the experiences of China and Japan under imperialism?(1 point)

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Both China and Japan were forced to sign unequal treaties.
Both China and Japan were forced to sign unequal treaties.

Both Japan and China were forced to carry the cost of shipwrecked sailors.
Both Japan and China were forced to carry the cost of shipwrecked sailors.

Japan and China had to cede land to the Americans.
Japan and China had to cede land to the Americans.

Both China and Japan were able to learn a lot from Western nations.

Answer 1

The statement that best compares the experiences of China and Japan under imperialism is:

Both China and Japan were able to learn a lot from Western nations.

While both countries faced imperial pressures and unequal treaties, their responses to these challenges differed significantly. Japan embarked on a rapid modernization and industrialization process during the Meiji Restoration, actively learning from Western nations to enhance its own power. China, on the other hand, faced more resistance to reform and was largely exploited by foreign powers, although it also sought to learn and adapt in its later efforts. This comparison highlights the divergent paths both nations took in response to imperialism.