How did Japan try to keep foreign powers at bay? Select all that apply. A) reform their political system into a government rather than rule by land-owning families
B) adapt to the modern world
C) put China between them and foreign powers as a buffer
D) shut them out completely
E) build up a large military to match any foreigners

I think its E hope its right

Explanation: According to the terms of the treaty, Japan would protect stranded seamen and open two ports for refueling and provisioning American ships: Shimoda and Hakodate. Japan also gave the United States the right to appoint consuls to live in these port cities, a privilege not previously granted to foreign nations    

detente translated to english means politics

so they can differentiate themselves from others as they saw themselves as the superior race. the star was basically a symbol that meant you are a less of a person than i am because of my race. the star was also degrading for those who had to wear it because they were aware of this and the nazis used the notion to make them feel less like a person.