Question

question 8 of 20
commodore mathew perry forced the japanese to:

a. sign a trade agreement with the u.s.

b. surrender their navy to the \black ships.\

c. surrender territory in china.

d. ally against european powers.

Explanation:

Commodore Matthew Perry's mission to Japan in 1853 - 1854 was to force Japan to open its ports for trade with the U.S. This led to the Treaty of Kanagawa, a trade agreement. Option B is incorrect as Japan didn't surrender its navy. Option C is incorrect as Japan wasn't surrendering Chinese territory (and Japan's involvement in Chinese territory came later in a different context). Option D is incorrect as the goal was trade, not an alliance against European powers.

Answer:

A. Sign a trade agreement with the U.S.