Which statement best critiques the Qing dynasty’s approach to modernization?

1- The Qing dynasty failed, because it resisted modernization, until after it was defeated by imperial powers from Europe and Japan
2- The Qing dynasty failed, because it rejected all attempts at modernization even after defeats by imperial powers from Europe and Japan

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1- The Qing dynasty failed, because it resisted modernization until after it was defeated by imperial powers from Europe and Japan