Question

why did the japanese government accept the letter perry brought from president fillmore in 1853?
the government wanted news from the united states.
the government was impressed by perrys ability to speak japanese.
the government was impressed by the importance of the us president.
the government was unable to drive away perrys well-armed warships.

Explanation:

In 1853, Commodore Perry arrived in Japan with well - armed warships. Japan at that time did not have the military capability to repel such a force. The first option is incorrect as the government's acceptance was not about wanting news. The second option is wrong because Perry's Japanese - speaking ability was not the reason. The third option is also incorrect as the acceptance was due to military pressure, not being impressed by the US president. So the correct reason is that the Japanese government was unable to drive away Perry's well - armed warships.

Answer:

The government was unable to drive away Perry's well - armed warships.