Question

the primary reason for japans territorial growth during this period was that japan wanted to
japanese territorial expansion
1895 – 1910
convert new areas to shinto
spread communism as quickly as possible
obtain raw materials and food for its people
establish new homes for its surplus population

Explanation:

During 1895 - 1910, Japan was industrializing. Industrialization requires raw materials and food. Converting to Shinto (religious conversion) wasn't the main territorial expansion reason. Japan wasn't spreading communism (it was capitalist, and communism spread later in other contexts). Surplus population resettlement wasn't the primary driver compared to resource needs for industrial growth. So the primary reason was to obtain raw materials and food.

Answer:

C. obtain raw materials and food for its people