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The Japanese opened their ports to American ships in 1854 because when Commodore Matthew Perry came to Japan in 1853, he brought a letter from the Prime Minister requesting trade, protection for the shipwrecked, and the right to buy coal for passing ships. When he arrived, he brought a lot of military, which was more advanced than Japan's due to their isolation. After he delivered this letter, he left and returned one year later in 1854. When he arrived, he demanded for their answer. The Japanese then signed a treaty that opened two Japanese ports to the Americans. They agreed to this because the second time Commodore Perry arrived, he brought even more military force. Therefore, the Japanese knew that if they started a war, they would lose because of their lack in technology and military strategy. Basically, they were intimidated into signing the treaty.
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∙ 9y agoOn July 1853, Commodore Perry brought its fleet to Japanese coasts and finally, after years of voluntary isolation, the recently established Meiji government decided to open up Japanese ports to foreign trading. This was mainly because of two reasons, the first that Japanese had really no choice, they had been pressed for years before to open up to the world, and second they made it so that they would seem like they could compete with the other foreign powers of that time, instead of ending up conquered by those same powers, like most of China.
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∙ 15y agoCommodore Matthew Perry demanded that Japan begin trading.Commodore Matthew Perry demanded that Japan begin trading.
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What treaty did Perry sign with Japan to open ports for trade?
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What was the purpose of the visit to Japan by the US Naval Fleet commanded by?
to open the ports of japan to commerce
What year did Matthew Perry force japan to trade with the US?
It meant more money for the U.S. to open trade lines with Japan.
What reason did Perry give for his visit to japan?
After the United States acquired California, it was considered desirable to open trade with the east, in this case Japan. Japan had been closed off to foreigners since the 17th century so it to American politicians that the only way to "open" Japan was with a show of force. Therefore Commodore Perry was sent to Japan to intimidate them into opening up, and it worked.
What country did Matthew Perry get to open its trade doors to the US?
Japan Matthew Perry Opened Trade With them is 1853.
What treaty did Perry sign with Japan to open ports for trade?
potato.
What was the impact of Matthew perrys journey to japan in 1853?
Japan began to trade with the United States [previously only traded with the Chinese and the Dutch] U.S and Japan became friends and made peace Japanese open two ports for U.S
What are facts about birth of modern japan?
untied states forces japan to open its ports to trade. sorry i only have on fact!
How was the treaty of kanagawa similar to the treaties signed with various European powers?
They both signed to open ports for foreign trade
How was the treaty of kanagawa similar to treaties that China signed with various European powers?
They both signed to open ports for foreign trade
What steps did japan take towards industrialization?
Japan decided to force Korea to open 2 ports to trade. This would show that Japan is an imperial nation. Along with this, Japan sent different officials around the world to scout out the best technologies to modernize its country.
What are the similarities China and Japan share when they opened up to the West?
1. Limitation of open ports (Canton for China and Nagasaki for Japan) 2. Attempts to stymie trade because of European religion, culture, and goods (prominently opium) 3. Eventual capitulations because of asymmetrical military power
What treaty was signed in 1854 to open Japanese foreign trading ports?
This was the treaty of Kanagawa except it didn't open Japan to trade. It was only to have a place to rest and get supplies while crossing the ocean.
Why did the Japan open its ports European trade after centuries of isolationism?
commodore Matthew perry demanded that japan begin trading.
What was the impact of Matthew journey to Japan in 1853?
Japan began to trade with the United States [previously only traded with the Chinese and the Dutch] U.S and Japan became friends and made peace Japanese open two ports for U.S
What was the impact of Matthew Perry's journey to Japan in?
Japan began to trade with the United States [previously only traded with the Chinese and the Dutch] U.S and Japan became friends and made peace Japanese open two ports for U.S
What was the purpose of the visit to Japan by the US Naval Fleet commanded by?
to open the ports of japan to commerce
