How did Japan's trade relations evolve between the sixteenth and the eighteenth centuries?
A) Trade relations increasingly favored the interests of Portugal.
B) European business accounted for half of the government's annual revenue.
C) The Japanese excluded the British from trade opportunities.
D) Japan's trade relations with Europeans became more limited and restrictive.

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Japan's trade relations with Europeans became more limited and restrictive during this time period, particularly after the Shimabara Rebellion in 1637. The Dutch were the only Europeans allowed to trade with Japan, but even they faced restrictions and regulations from the Japanese government.

How Did Japan's Trade Relations Evolve Between the Sixteenth and the Eighteenth