In 1853, who did the united states send to japan to negotiate a trade agreement and to secure protection for shipwrecked american sailors?

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Alyson

2 October, 13:11

In 1853, who did the united states send to japan to negotiate a trade agreement and to secure protection for shipwrecked american sailors?

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Ellie · Answer 1

Commodore Matthew Perry--his fleet was sent to make agreements with the Japanese.

Perry was able to create trade agreements and negotiate political connections with the Japanese. This created an important Pacific relationship for the US and would eventually led to more expansion in the Pacific.