Question

what conclusion can be drawn from the information in this graph? *
japanese territorial expansion
1895 – 1910
area (square miles in thousands)
year: 1895, 1900, 1905, 1910
options:
japan stopped its territorial expansion before 1910
by 1905, japan had acquired less than 400,000 square miles of additional territory
japanese territorial expansion increased most rapidly between 1900 and 1905.
most of japans territory was acquired between 1895 and 1900.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: The graph shows data up to 1910, with the area increasing from 1895 to 1910. There's no indication Japan stopped expanding before 1910. Eliminate this.
2. Analyze Option 2: In 1905, the area is nearly 500 (thousand square miles), so "less than 400,000" is incorrect. Eliminate this.
3. Analyze Option 3: From 1900 (approx 150) to 1905 (approx 480), the increase is ~330. From 1905 to 1910 (approx 570), the increase is ~90. From 1895 (approx 125) to 1900 (approx 150), the increase is ~25. So the largest increase is between 1900 - 1905. This is correct.
4. Analyze Option 4: Between 1895 - 1900, the increase is small. Most territory is acquired between 1900 - 1910 (especially 1900 - 1905). Eliminate this.

Answer:

Japanese territorial expansion increased most rapidly between 1900 and 1905. (The option stating this, typically the third option in the list)