Question

which statement is true?

a. japanese - american relations depended on the attitude of great britain.

b. japanese - american relations were helped by both formal and informal talks.

c. japanese - american relations suffered a setback during the boxer rebellion.

d. japanese - american relations were harmed by events in hawaii.

Explanation:

• Option A: Japanese - American relations were more about their own bilateral interactions and interests rather than being dependent on Great Britain's attitude, so A is false.
• Option B: Formal and informal diplomatic talks are common ways to improve and maintain international relations, and it is reasonable that such talks helped Japanese - American relations.
• Option C: The Boxer Rebellion mainly involved multiple countries including China, and it did not cause a setback to Japanese - American relations, so C is false.
• Option D: Events in Hawaii (like the annexation of Hawaii by the US) were more about US - Hawaiian relations and did not harm Japanese - American relations, so D is false.

Answer:

B. Japanese - American relations were helped by both formal and informal talks.