USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM

[SOURCES]
In 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry was able to open trade with

(A) China

(B) ** Japan

(C) Vietnam

(D) Mexico

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -On July 8, 1853, American Commodore Matthew Perry led his four ships into the harbor at Tokyo Bay, seeking to re-establish for the first time in over 200 years regular trade and discourse between Japan and the western world.

Concept note-2: -Sent by President Millard Fillmore, Commodore Matthew C. Perry went on an expedition to Japan in 1853 to persuade, even pressure, Japan to end its policy of isolation and become open to trade and diplomacy with the United States. Japan signed a treaty with the U.S. in 1854, agreeing to trade and an American consulate.

Concept note-3: -On March 31 1854 representatives of Japan and the United States signed a historic treaty. A United States naval officer, Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry, negotiated tirelessly for several months with Japanese officials to achieve the goal of opening the doors of trade with Japan.

Concept note-4: -Q. Which action did Japanese leaders take directly following the visit of Commodore Perry in 1853? They reluctantly opened their ports to foreign trade.