AP World Historyhardmcq1 pt
The Meiji Restoration in Japan (1868) was primarily a response to:
A.A peasant rebellion against the emperor
B.Western imperial pressure and the desire to modernize
C.A military invasion by China
D.The spread of Buddhism
Explanation
Core Concept
The Meiji Restoration was prompted by the threat of Western imperialism (after Commodore Perry's arrival in 1853) and aimed to modernize Japan through industrialization, military reform, and adoption of Western technology and institutions.
Correct Answer
BWestern imperial pressure and the desire to modernize
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