Question

Japan did not respond favorably to ending its isolation. Only under pressure did Japan agree to the Treaty of Kanagawa with the United States. a. true b. false

Answer 1

Japan did not respond favorably to ending its isolation and only agreed to the Treaty of Kanagawa under pressure from the United States.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is true. Japan did not respond favorably to ending its isolation. In the mid-19th century, Japan was a secluded nation and was forced to open its ports for trade by the United States. The Treaty of Kanagawa was signed in 1854 under pressure from the United States, opening two ports for American ships.

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