Question

n 1853 U.S. Commodore Matthew Perry anchored his fleet off the coast of Tokyo. What was the purpose of this action?

Answer 1

The United States and the Opening to Japan, 1853. On July 8, 1853, 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.

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