How did japan’s 1889 constitution make the country similar to western nations? it gave the people a greater voice in their government. it continued the country’s earlier isolationist principles. it replaced the emperor with an elected president. it modernized the japanese economy.

Why might the spanish government have approved of the encomienda system? a the system allowed for fair treatment of all under it, leading to a happy and prosperous colony. b the system used natives as slaves which meant the government was able to maximize their profit of exported goods. c the system allowed for mostly profitable trade within the different colonies. d the system was a great example of how to successfully run a colony, making spain a world power.