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why did china agree to many of japans 21 demands?

a. china did not intend to keep the agreement.

b. china could not fight japan.

c. china hoped for u.s. support against the japanese.

d. they believed the agreement would lead to a chinese republic.

Explanation:

To determine why China agreed to many of Japan’s 21 Demands, we analyze the options:

• Option A: There’s no historical basis that China’s intent was to break the agreement later as a primary reason for agreeing.
• Option B: During the time of the 21 Demands (1915), China was politically fragmented and militarily weak, unable to resist Japan’s pressure through force. This aligns with historical context.
• Option C: The U.S. did not intervene to support China against Japan regarding the 21 Demands, so this is not a valid reason.
• Option D: The 21 Demands were imperialistic and aimed at increasing Japanese control over China, not establishing a Chinese republic.

Answer:

B. China could not fight Japan.