Question

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which of the following is an accurate comparison between the economic development of japan and the economic development of russia in the nineteenth century?
a both countries industrialized, with the state playing an important role in the process.
b both countries remained dependent on the west for their economic development.
c japans economy remained predominantly agrarian, while russia became a major industrial power.

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british engineers were informed that the woods were abundant, they designed a huge interrupted within only ninety days
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of the state-owned kamaishi iron works, 1882

Explanation:

In the 19th century, both Japan (Meiji Restoration) and Russia (Tsarist industrialization) underwent state-led industrialization. The state played a key role in funding, planning, and driving industrial projects (like Russia's Kamaishi Iron Works shown in the text, a state-owned facility). Option B is incorrect because Russia had some independent industrial capacity and Japan reduced Western dependence over time. Option C is incorrect because Japan industrialized rapidly and moved beyond an agrarian economy, while Russia also industrialized significantly in the late 19th century.

Answer:

A. Both countries industrialized, with the state playing an important role in the process.