Question

Which of the following describes a major difference between industrialization in Japan and the United States?

Answer 1

Correct answer:

b. Only Japan industrialized as a result of foreign pressure.

Japan was forced to lose wars to abolish the feudal system and compete in the industrialized world. Due to early industrialization the monarchy of Japan had to prove to be flexible with the changes. However, factory workers often worked 13 hours a day without any legal rights. This was the main difference between Japanese and American industrialization.

Answer 2

A major difference between industrialization in Japan and the United States was that "Only Japan industrialized as a result of foreign pressure" since many in Japan did not want to change their economy.