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Fukuzawa promoted the study of the English language as part of what educational movement?

  • Nationalist education

  • Liberal education

  • Western studies

  • Confucian studies

Answer

Western studies, championed by Fukuzawa, was an educational movement that emphasized the study of English and Western knowledge. This movement sought to modernize Japan by incorporating advancements in science, technology, and political thought from the West, aiming to bridge the cultural and intellectual gap with the Western world and drive Japan's progress and development.
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