How did being open to learning from the west help japans experience with American imperialism?
A) Japan was able to help china improve during imperialism.
B) Japan convinced the U.S to return all the land it was forced to cede under the treaty of kangawa
C) Japan was able to balance learning with isolationism
D) Japan was able to build a strong nation state and modernize their entire nation
D) Japan was able to build a strong nation state and modernize their entire nation.
By being open to learning from the West, Japan was able to adopt Western ideas, technologies, and systems of governance, leading to rapid modernization. This allowed Japan to strengthen its military, industrialize its economy, establish a centralized government, and eventually become a major world power.