Question

What was the impact of Matthew Perry’s journey to Japan in 1853?
A. it led the United States to modernize its navy.
B.It enabled the United States to purchase Alaska.
C.It created a new source of natural resources.
D.It led to the expansion of trade routes for the United States.

Answer 1

Matthew Perry's journey to Japan in 1853 resulted in the expansion of the trade routes for the United States and gave them more ways to trade with Asia and specifically Japan.

Answer 2

The answer is D. It led to the expansion of trade routes for the United States.