After 1858, the situation in Japan continued to be tense and threatening because
a. the shogun had allied with foreigners, seeking to increase his power.
b. Europeans refused to even receive the special Japanese delegation sent to ask for continued isolation.
c. the emperor led an imperial army against the Tokugawa government.
d. there was a strong group calling for a return to "war and worship of ancient warriors."
e. reformers and revolutionists called for the expulsion of all foreigners.
d
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