Beginning in the 1600s, the Tokugawa shoguns who ruled Japan tried to maintain stability and order by

A. increasing trade with Europeans.
B. conquering nearby countries to creat barriers to invasion.
C. developing a new style of writing that was not related to the earlier form of Japanese writing, which had been inspired by Chinese writing.
D. closing the country off from contact witht he outside world to prevent disruption by foreigners.

B or D?

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d makes complete sense but read the book please

To find the correct answer, we can analyze the provided options and utilize our knowledge of history.

Option A states that the Tokugawa shoguns increased trade with Europeans to maintain stability and order. While the Tokugawa shogunate did initially engage in trade with Europeans, it is not the primary method they employed to maintain stability.

Option B suggests that the shoguns conquered nearby countries to create barriers to invasion. While expansion and conquest were a part of Japan's history, it is not directly linked to the Tokugawa shogunate's approach to stability and order.

Option C mentions the development of a new style of writing unrelated to the earlier Japanese writing influenced by Chinese writing. However, writing styles are not a significant factor in maintaining stability and order in society.

Option D states that the shoguns closed Japan off from contact with the outside world to prevent disruption by foreigners. This answer aligns with the historical understanding of the Tokugawa shogunate's approach to stability. In the early 17th century, the shogunate implemented a policy called "sakoku," which translates to "closed country." They restricted foreign influence and trade, allowing only limited contact with selected countries like the Netherlands and China. This isolationist policy aimed to maintain stability and prevent foreign interference.

Therefore, the correct answer is D. The Tokugawa shoguns tried to maintain stability and order by closing the country off from contact with the outside world to prevent disruption by foreigners.