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How did Fukuzawa Yukichi propose Japan address the unequal treaties imposed by Western nations?

  • Through war

  • By negotiation

  • Ignoring them

  • Accepting them indefinitely

Answer

To address the unequal treaties, Fukuzawa Yukichi advocated for negotiations with Western nations. He believed that through careful diplomacy and intelligent discourse, Japan could gradually renegotiate the terms of these treaties, thereby preserving its sovereignty and autonomy while also promoting international cooperation.
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