Question

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In 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry arrived in Japan and respectfully requested the Japanese government to open its ports to trade and allow American ships to refuel and take on supplies during their voyages between China and California, where Japan felt there would not be any negative repercussions for their country if they chose not to comply.

True/False

Answer 1

true? and if not its a 50/50 question so

Answer 2

Answer: False

Commodore Perry, on behalf of the U.S. government FORCED Japan to enter into a trade with the U.S. and demanded a treaty permitting trade and the opening of Japanese ports to U.S. merchant ships