Question

In 1853 Commodore Matthew Perrys Visit to Japan was important to the US because
A) it ended do US’ policy of neutrality
B) Opened new trading opportunities in Asia
C) began a military alliance between the two nations
D)Acquired cheap labor for Americas factories

Answer 1

B) Opened new trading opportunities in Asia

the visit occurred in 1853 but it was

on March 31, 1854 when United States Perry and

Japanese authorities signed the Kanagawa treaty; which resulted in Japan ending with:

• 251 years of isolation

• Your policy of exclusion and

• Finally, Japan ended up opening the ports of Shimoda and Hakadate to trade with the United States.