Why was the united states interested in a modernized japan

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Why did many members of congress oppose president lincoln’s plan for reconstruction? a. they believed that freed blacks had gained too much power. b. they thought that the plan was too harsh on confederate sympathizers in the north. c. they thought that the president had overstepped his powers.

What were some characteristics of the yamato culture select all that apply a. it was a very weak empire with little knowledge of trade b. it believed its people were descended from kami the sun goddess c. it allowed woman to hold positions of power d. it developed technologies that improved life and increased trade e. its leader tokugawa brought peace to japan