Question

The arrival of _______________ in japan was a catalyst responsible for triggering an end to japan's isolationism from the outside world? select one:
a. philip v
b. matthew
c. perry
c. iwakura tomomi
d. ulysses s. grant
e. emperor meiji

Answer 1

Matthew Perry demanded that Japan open its ports for trade and restocking of ships. This ended Japan's isolationism.

Answer 2

I read that Mathew Perry was responsible for this... 

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