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In History / High School | 2025-07-04

The weakening of the Tokugawa Shogunate allowed nationalist groups to
A. take over the Japanese military.
B. destroy relations with the US.
C. ask for more support from the US.
D. demand a change in government.

Asked by leahca1810

Answer (2)

The weakening of the Tokugawa Shogunate led nationalist groups to seek a change in government due to internal dissatisfaction and external pressures. These groups desired reforms that would modernize Japan and address its challenges. Ultimately, their actions contributed to the Meiji Restoration. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-04

The weakening of the Tokugawa Shogunate led to the rise of nationalist groups in Japan who sought to end Shogunate rule and restore power to the emperor. Their dissatisfaction with the government’s inability to modernize and protect the nation prompted them to demand significant changes, culminating in the Meiji Restoration of 1868. Therefore, the chosen answer is D: demand a change in government.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-06