AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
AMERICAN IMPERIALISM
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Question
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The U.S. wanted access to Japanese markets before European nations.
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The U.S. wanted to create naval bases in Asia.
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The U.S. wanted to create an alliance with Japan’s govt.
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The U.S. wanted new raw materials.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The United States hoped Japan would agree to open certain ports so American vessels could begin to trade with the mysterious island kingdom. In addition to interest in the Japanese market, America needed Japanese ports to replenish coal and supplies for the commercial whaling fleet.
Detailed explanation-2: -Bilateral Economic Relations The United States aims to expand access to Japan’s markets, increase two-way investment, stimulate domestic demand-led economic growth, promote economic restructuring, improve the climate for U.S. investors, and raise the standard of living in both countries.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why and how did the Americans force the Japanese to trade with the United States? Pressured by Congress, which in turn was being pressured by American businessmen, President Fillmore sent Matthew C. Perry to Tokyo to open trade with Japan. Japanese were impressed by our modern ships and could not compete with them.
Detailed explanation-4: -The West demands trade with Japan It was clear that Commodore Perry could impose his demands by force. The Japanese had no navy with which to defend themselves, and thus they had to agree to the demands.