Question

What was the main factor that helped the Meiji restoration prevent the colonization of Japan?

Answer 1

Rapid modernization and the formation of a strong military made Japan very powerful.

Answer 2

The Meiji Restoration in Japan signaled the end of the shogunate system and the beginning of modern Japan. it's mean B but no C

B - More ports were readily opened to trade with the West, eliminating the need for colonization.