What was one result of the Perry Expedition?
Formation of the UN
Start of the Industrial Revolution
Gold Rush
Open Trade with Japan
Answer
The Perry Expedition, led by Commodore Matthew Perry in 1853, was a significant turning point in Japan's history as it resulted in the opening of trade between Japan and the United States. This marked the end of Japan's isolationist policy known as Sakoku, which had restricted foreign contact for over two centuries.
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