What was the most immediate result of Japan's rise to power under its reformist leadership?
A) It became an imperialist aggressor in East Asia.
B) It became the leader of an anti-colonial coalition that opposed further Western aggression.
C) Its change into a modern industrial economy inspired pro-Western sentiments in Asia.
D) It developed a strong nationalist sentiment that rejected all European concepts.
E) It suffered a sharp military defeat at the hands of Russia and lost all its colonies.
Answer: A
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