The Qing Dynasty failed because it only attempted to modernize the economy without investing in the military
The Qing Dynasty succeeded because it was early to modernization and industrialization compared to other Asian nations.
The Qing Dynasty failed because it rejected all attempts at modernization even after defeats by imperial powers from Europe and Japan
The Qing Dynasty failed because it resisted modernization until after it was defeated by imperial powers from Europe and Japan
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The statement that best critiques the Qing Dynasty’s approach to modernization is:
The Qing Dynasty failed because it resisted modernization until after it was defeated by imperial powers from Europe and Japan.
This critique highlights the timing and nature of the Qing Dynasty's response to challenges posed by external forces, emphasizing that their reluctance to modernize until faced with military defeats ultimately contributed to their decline.
