Asked by Laugro Gomez on Jul 24, 2024

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How did Japan accommodate the United States' recognition of Japan's claims on Korea?

A) It barred Japanese workers from emigrating to the United States.
B) It provided cheap labor for Hawaii's sugar plantations.
C) It promised to contain Russia in Manchuria.
D) It promised not to interfere with American interests in the Philippines.

Japan's Claims

Assertions made by Japan regarding territorial ownership or rights, historically including disputes over islands and regions in East Asia and the Pacific.

Korea

A region in East Asia, historically unified but now divided into two distinct sovereign states: North Korea and South Korea.

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Taylor PawelkoskiJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Japan agreed to recognize the United States' interests in the Philippines in exchange for the U.S. recognizing Japan's claims on Korea, as part of the negotiations leading to the signing of the Taft-Katsura Agreement in 1905. This was a demonstration of diplomatic give-and-take to maintain balance in their respective spheres of influence in Asia.