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The Meiji reformers actively copied the western Europeans and Americans because

AThe Chinese refused to share their technology with the Japanese
BThey understood the danger of those two groups and wanted to find a way to avoid commercial and/or imperial domination by either one
CThose lands had always treated the Japanese with equality and respect
DJapan had already been divided up into spheres of influence and they wanted to find a way to push the Europeans and Americans out

Verified Answer :

The Meiji reformers actively copied the western Europeans and Americans because "c. Those lands had always treated the Japanese with equality and respect," although it should be noted that there were other reasons as well, such as technology and economic prowess.