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Jisel Garcia
on Oct 13, 2024
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Which American naval officer negotiated a treaty that opened two Japanese ports to U.S. ships in 1854?
A) Oliver H. Perry
B) John Paul Jones
C) Alfred Mahan
D) Chester Nimitz
E) Matthew Perry
Japanese Ports
Refers to the seaports of Japan, which became significant in the mid-19th century as Japan ended its period of national isolation and opened to international trade and influence.
Matthew Perry
A U.S. Navy Commodore who played a key role in opening Japan to the West with the Kanagawa Treaty in 1854, ending Japan's two centuries of isolation.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the territorial growth of the United States facilitated by purchases, treaties, and confrontations.