HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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colonization of Japan by the United States
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introduction of Christianity to Japanese society
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opening of trade and diplomatic relations with Japan
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Commodore Matthew Perry was a military leader who went on two expeditions to Japan in 1853 and 1854. He signed the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1854, which established trade between Japan and the United States. These expeditions were under the orders of President Millard Fillmore.
Detailed explanation-2: -What was the result of the 1853 visit? Japan agreed to open 5 ports to Americans. How did the Japanese respond to the intrusion of Westerners? The Japanese lost faith in their Shogun leaders and wanted the Meiji king to be their leader.
Detailed explanation-3: -Then, in July 1853, a fleet of well-armed American ships commanded by Commodore Matthew Perry sailed into Tokyo Bay. Perry had a letter from the President of the United States. The letter demanded that Japan open its ports to diplomatic and commercial exchange.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer:When Perry returned to Japan in 1854, why did he bring more ships than he had in 1853? they thought the treaty was the only way to secure world peace.