What was one of the main reasons that the Tokugawa Shogunate began an isolationist policy in 1636? A. They felt inferior to Euro
pean countries and did not want to have contact with them. B. They feared Europeans were gaining too much influence and would take over their country. C. They wanted to keep their technological advancements in military matters secret. D. They hoped to improve their economy by not spending money on imported goods.
Option: B. They feared Europeans were gaining too much influence and would take over their country.
Explanation:
The Tokugawa shogunate kept Japan isolated from 1603 until 1853 because they did not want western influence in their society. Isolationism in Japan set to prevent foreign attractions threatening Japanese traditional values and society. The involvement of the British in the Opium War warned Japan to strengthen its borders and political power. The Tokugawa regime focused on social, political, and economic affairs.
