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Why did Japan open its ports to U.S. trade?

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Answer: From what I remember, according to the terms of the treaty, Japan would protect stranded seamen and open two ports for refueling and provisioning American ships: (Shimoda and Hakodate). As a result, Perry's treaty provided an opening that would allow future American contact and trade with Japan.

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