50 pts Don't spam random stuff “Generally speaking, the strength or weakness of a country is dependent on the wealth or poverty of its people, and the people’s wealth or poverty derives from the amount of available products. The diligence of the people is a major factor in determining the amount of products available, but in the final analysis, it can all be traced to the guidance and encouragement given by the government and its officials. . . . Your subject respectfully recommends that a clear-cut plan be established. . . . to determine the priorities under which industries may be encouraged. . . . If the people are adequately wealthy, it follows naturally that the country will become strong and wealthy. . . . If so, it will not be difficult for us to compete effectively against major powers.”
-Okubu Toshimichi, “On the Role of the State in Industrialization,” 1874
7. The main idea of the passage is that the government of Japan should
a. Persuade people in Japan to work more diligently
b. Create a plan to encourage foreign investment in Japanese industry
c. Avoid influencing private economic decisions
d. Encourage industrialization to enable Japan to compete economically