Question

which statement characterizes japans economy during the meiji restoration? japans economy limited trade with other nations because of isolationism. japans economy was based on agriculture and did not change much. japans economy expanded trade with western nations and industrialized rapidly. japans economy suffered economic declines because industrialization was slow.

Explanation:

During the Meiji Restoration, Japan opened - up to Western nations, adopted Western - style industrial and economic models, and rapidly industrialized. It shifted from isolationist policies and an agrarian - based economy.

Answer:

Japan's economy expanded trade with Western nations and industrialized rapidly.