Answer:
B. japan had industrial goods that the united states wanted to import.
Step-by-step explanation:
Matthew Caibraith Perry (April 10, 1794 - March 4, 1858) was a Commodore of the United States Navy who commanded ships in several wars, including the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War (1846-1848).
Why did Commodore Perry want to trade with Japan?
In a letter from President Fillmore to the "Emperor of Japan" (Shogun), it stated that the purpose of sending Commodore Perry to Japan was to allow free trade between the two countries, to safeguard shipwrecked sailors and protect their property, and to designate ports of call where ships could be supplied with coal, food, and water.
As for trade, it was cautious worded, stating that it could be conducted on a trial basis for five to ten years, and if it proved unprofitable, the old law could be restored. In fact, at this point in the Japan–US Treaty of Peace and Amity (Kanagawa Treaty), it was finally settled by not covering trade arrangements. Under the Treaty, the ports of Shimoda (immediately) and Hakodade (within a year) were granted to supply the US ships with wood, water, provisions, and coal, and other articles as ports for the reception of them. It was also provided that the prices of these goods were to be determined by the Japanese officials and the payment for them was to be made in gold or silver coins.
At that time, whale oil from sperm whales was mainly used for lubricating oil in factories and for lighting lamps. To meet this demand, Western powers were actively engaged in whaling in the world's oceans, and some of the seas around Japan were also known as good whaling areas. Whalers based on the east coast of the US usually made voyages of more than one year, and since whalers of the time extracted whale oil on board, they needed large amounts of firewood and water, and a supply base including food for the long voyages in the Pacific Ocean were sought.