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Yes- a expedition by Commodore Matthew Perry opened trade with Japan while Pierce was President. The expedition departed under Fillmore.
an increase in Western trade an influence in Asia
Commodore Matthew Perry was sent to Japan in 1852 with four warships to open up communications with the Japanese.
Matthew Perry.
Commodore Matthew Perry came to Japan to impress them with gifts in 1853. Commodore Matthew Perry was from the U.S.A
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Commodore Matthew C. Perry helped open up Japan to American trade.
Commodore Perry opened up Japan to US trade.
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The Japanese opened their ports to American ships.
The arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry.
Japan was exposed to ideas that revolutionized its society