1. He was sent as a representative to ease relations between the two countries.
2. Perry wanted to end the Boxer Rebellion.
3. He wanted to set up a trade agreement to increase U.S. exports.
4. Perry enforced the position of open access to waters near Japan for U.S. fisherman.
The answer is number 1 because he was sent to ease the relationship between Japan and the U.S. after Japan captured and imprisoned fishermen that were in their territory.
Commodore Perry's main goal was to end Japan's policy of isolation. They felt like it was unfair and should be changed, which was why Commodore Perry was sent to Japan. He was originally ordered by President Millard Fillmore, who gave Perry instructions to go to Japan.