Commodore Matthew Perry.
They helped keep out European influences
In 1868 an American fleet sailed to Japan and forced them to end there isolation.
isolation
Admiral Matthew Perry
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The mountains of Japan and the location of Japan helped lead to some isolation.
They helped keep out European influences
In 1868 an American fleet sailed to Japan and forced them to end there isolation.
isolation
isolation
Since Japan is made up of a series of islands, it was geographically isolated from other regions.
Since Japan is made up of a series of islands, it was geographically isolated from other regions.
Matthew Perry ended Japan's Isolation when the US sent him to Japan.
Admiral Matthew Perry
Commodore Matthew C. Perry helped open up Japan to American trade.
The Treaty of Kanagawa was signed on March 31, 1854, by Commodore Matthew Perry of the United States and representatives of the Tokugawa shogunate in Japan. This treaty marked the end of Japan's period of isolation, allowing for the opening of Japanese ports to American ships. It was a significant event in U.S.-Japan relations and helped pave the way for further international engagement with Japan.
MacArthur helped shape the postwar economy of Japan. The Japanese even named their constitution the MacArthur Constitution. He helped lead Japan into a democratic government and helped restabilize the economy.