Beginning in 1587, Japan closed itself off to the rest of the world to
A) eliminate foreign influence on its culture.
B) prevent military conflicts with other countries.
C) avoid reliance on foreign goods.
D) purge the Portuguese slave trade.
Answer: A) eliminate foreign influence on its culture.
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