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Why was commodore Matthew able to open japan

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On July 8, 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry of the United States Navy, commanding a squadron of two steamers and two sailing vessels, sailed into Tôkyô harbor aboard the frigate Susquehanna. ... It was clear that Commodore Perry could impose his demands by force.

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