WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The West demands trade with Japan On July 8, 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry of the United States Navy, commanding a squadron of two steamers and two sailing vessels, sailed into Tôkyô harbor aboard the frigate Susquehanna.

Detailed explanation-3: -Steaming into Edo Bay on July 8, 1853, Perry brought Japan’s leaders a message demanding that castaways be given humane treatment; that whalers and other American vessels be provided ports of call with access to coal, provisions, and water; and that mutually beneficial trade relations be established.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.