Question

Which situation was a major result of commodore matthew perry's opening of japan in 1854?

a. the United States sought to annex Japan
b. Large numbers of Americans began to settle in Japan
c. Japanese leaders began to accept Western technology
d. Japan adopted a strict isolationist policy

Answer 1

A

Japan transitioned from being isolationist to being more open.

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Answer 2

MATTHEW PERRY sailed to Japan. This American show of strength forced the TOKUGAWA SHOGUN to end Japanʼs long period of isolation and open its ports for trade with the West. (Commodore MATTHEW PERRYʼs visits to Japan in 1853 and 1854 resulted in the OPENING OF TRADE and diplomatic relations with Japan.)