Fill in the Blank: the Idea That _____ Began to Gain

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank: The idea that _____ began to gain currency towards the end of the Tokugawa period?

A) The bakufu needed to destroy the imperial monarchy
B) The only way to deal with foreign incursions was to convert to Christianity
C) Domains were obliged to assert their independence before they were obliterated
D) Loyalty to Japan was more important than loyalty to one's domain