why did the shogunate close japan ports and ban foreign trade?

A)They did not like the goods the Europeans were trading.

B)they did not want to share the secrets of the samurai .

C)They feared Europeans would try to take control of Japan.**

D)They feared Europeans would Bring Kabuki back to Europe.

The answer is C. I got it wrong on my test because I thought it was A. Don't pick A! Pick C.

L11 U1 Medieval Japan History quick check answers.

1. D
2. C
3. C

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correct, except you need to read in depth: there were other darker economic greed issues in trade and commerce at work.

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It is c I got this right on my test trust me when I say it is c

CHOOSE C

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The correct answer is C) They feared Europeans would try to take control of Japan.

To understand why the shogunate closed Japan's ports and banned foreign trade, it is important to note the historical context. During the 16th century, European powers were expanding their influence through colonization and trade around the world. The shogunate, led by the Tokugawa family, was concerned that these European powers, particularly the Portuguese and Spanish, would attempt to exert control over Japan as they had done in other parts of the world.

To prevent foreign domination and the potential loss of sovereignty, the shogunate implemented a policy known as sakoku, which translates to "closed country." This policy included the closure of Japan's ports to foreign ships and the prohibition of foreign trade. The shogunate believed that by isolating Japan from foreign influences, they could safeguard their independence and protect traditional Japanese culture from European influence.

This decision was driven by a fear that Europeans would try to exploit Japan economically, politically, or militarily. The shogunate had observed the consequences of European colonization in other parts of the world and did not want Japan to suffer a similar fate. By taking control over foreign contact and limiting it to a small Dutch enclave in Nagasaki, the shogunate aimed to maintain stability and protect Japanese sovereignty.

It is worth noting that the ban on foreign trade and the closed-door policy of sakoku lasted for more than 200 years, from the early 17th century until the mid-19th century when Japan was forcibly opened to the world by the United States. This period of isolation significantly shaped Japan's history, culture, and development as a nation.