Which of the following statements best describes the samurai?
A) They remained a strong part of the shogunate period until the last shogun fell.
B) They were well respected by the civilian population because of their wonderful military skills.
C) They converted to Christianity in greater numbers than any other group in Japan.
D) They lost their positions and their self-respect well before the shogunate came to an end.
E) They were hired by merchants to collect money owed to them that people were not repaying.
D
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