Which statement best describes the relationship between Matthew Perry's expedition to Japan and the Meiji Restoration?
A. Perry's expedition opened Japan to trade with the world, which
caused it to be divided into spheres of influence during the Meiji
Restoration.
B. Perry's expedition introduced Japan to democratic ideals, which
led to the end of the imperial system during the Meiji Restoration.
C. Perry's expedition was funded by Chinese leaders, which resulted
in Japan's invading China during the Meiji Restoration.
D. Perry's expedition helped open Japan to new ideas from the West,
which motivated the country to follow a policy of modernization
during the Meiji Restoration.
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