Question

In 1853 U.S. Commodore Matthew Perry anchored his fleet off the coast of Tokyo. What was the purpose of this action?

A)
The U.S. sought to colonize the Japanese mainland.
B)
The U.S. wanted to force Japan into trading with it.
C)
China had requested military help in its war against Japan.
D)
Japan had attacked a different American fleet the previous year.

Answer 1

It's choice B the US desperately wanted to open up trading ties with Japan due to Japan's policy of isolationism at the time

Answer 2

it's B The U.S wanted to force Japan into trading with it