Question

imperialism in asia quick check
which of the following statements best describes the effect of matthew perrys expedition on japan? (1 point)
perrys arrival in japan demonstrated the power of the tokugawa shogunate against foreign invasion.
perrys arrival in japan was embraced by the tokugawa shogunate as a way to solidify their power against internal disputes.
perrys arrival in japan exposed the weaknesses of the tokugawa shogunate against the threat of a modernizing world.
perrys arrival in japan led to the arrival of shinto missionaries and the persecution of christians.

Explanation:

Matthew Perry's expedition showed that the Tokugawa Shogunate was weak compared to modern Western powers. The shogunate couldn't effectively resist Perry's demands (like opening ports). This exposed its inability to deal with the modernizing world. The first option is wrong as Perry's arrival didn't show the shogunate's power. The second option is incorrect because the shogunate didn't embrace Perry's arrival to solidify power (it was more of a forced situation). The fourth option is not relevant as Perry's expedition was mainly about trade and opening up, not Shinto missionaries and Christian persecution.

Answer:

Perry’s arrival in Japan exposed the weaknesses of the Tokugawa Shogunate against the threat of a modernizing world.