Question

Why did the Japanese government accept the letter Perry brought from President Fillmore in 1853?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

When Perry arrived in 1853 at Tokyo Bay he brought with him a powerful fleet of warships, he demanded supplies from the Japanese.  When the Japanese saw those ships, they knew they were no match for such modern vessels.

Answer 2

When Perry arrived in 1853 at Tokyo Bay he brought with him a powerful fleet of warships, he demanded supplies from the Japanese.  When the Japanese saw those ships, they knew they were no match for such modern vessels.  As a result, Japan accepted the Americans terms and signed the Treaty of Kanagawa ending Japan’s period of seclusion.So the answer is the government was unable to drive away Perry’s well-armed warships.