The Meiji reformers actively copied western Europeans and Americans because
A. of their desire to make Japan a democratic republic.
B. they wanted to gain parity with foreign powers and force the revision of unequal treaties.
C. the Chinese refused to share their technology with the Japanese.
D. Japan had already been divided up into spheres of influence and they wanted to find a way to push the Europeans and Americans out.
E. those lands had always treated the Japanese with equality and respect.
Answer: B
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