The answer is a. Trade with other Asian nations
was a large reason for industrialization in Japan. Japan was now
entering a phase of modernization. It
was now making a shift to trade with other countries to boost its economy.
No, it is not true that the development of armies, navies, and weapons is called imperialism. This would be called "nationalism". Imperialism refers to when countries take over and dominate other countries.
Whatchu mean? If you mean Slavery increased the economy and caused the Civil War, it's true.
