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 unable to drive away perrys well - armed warships.
the government was impressed by perrys ability to speak japanese.
the government was impressed by the importance of the us president.

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 option "The government wanted news from the United States" is not a valid reason for accepting the letter. Perry did not speak Japanese (so the option about being impressed by his Japanese - speaking ability is wrong), and the importance of the US president was not the main factor. The main reason was the military pressure from Perry's warships.

Answer:

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