1. Write an essay that compares and contrasts the ways in which China and Japan responded to the West and describes how each nation’s decision to respond to the West affected its domestic and foreign affairs in the years that followed. Refer to the Student Guide for detailed instructions on completing this assignment. Type or write the essay below, and submit it to your teacher by the due date for full credit. Refer to the rubric and scoring instructions on page 2 to see how your teacher will grade your assignment.