Which statement best describes the relationship between Matthew Perry's expedition to Japan and the Meiji Restoration?
A. The spheres of influence in Japan that grew out of Perry's
expedition allowed the country to become a world power during
the Meiji Restoration
B. The luxury goods Perry purchased in Japan during his expedition
allowed Japan to experience rapid economic growth during the
Meiji Restoration
C. The technology brought to Japan during Perry's expedition
inspired Japanese leaders to modernize during the Meiji
Restoration
D. The economic disruption Perry's expedition caused in Japan
allowed rebels to overthrow the imperial system during the Meiji
Restoration