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In 1853, President Millard Fillmore sent a fleet of American ships into lower Tokyo Bay to A. start a war with Japan. B. force Japan to open its ports. C. offer American aid to help Japan industrialize.
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In 1853, President Millard Fillmore sent a fleet of American ships into lower Tokyo Bay to

A. start a war with Japan.
B. force Japan to open its ports.
C. offer American aid to help Japan industrialize.
D. force Japan to give up claims on Korea.

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The correct answer is B. force Japan to open its ports.

President Fillmore send even a letter with the captain asking Japan to do it. The opening of the ports would be a part of enabling trade with Japan.
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