American Commodore Matthew Perry led his four ships into the harbor at Tokyo Bay, seeking to re-establish for the first time in over 200 years regular trade and discourse between Japan and the western world.
The wars disruption of trade was a cause that contributed to a weak economy in the 1780s.
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14. I would say the answer to this one is: A new wave of nationalism.
15. The answer to this one is: Expansion of Slavery.
16. I think it is: The Taiping Rebellion.
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The development of railroads was one of the most important phenomena of the Industrial Revolution. Trains provided supplies and equipment and a lifeline of the army. Trains made a big impact on the citizens. Railroads were visible symbols of industry and modernity during the Civil War.