When was Matthew C. Perry born?
July 4, 1790
April 10, 1794
May 17, 1801
March 12, 1796
Answer
Born on April 10, 1794, Matthew C. Perry was an American naval commodore who played a crucial role in opening up Japan to the West. Perry's expedition to Japan in 1853, known as the "Black Ships Incident," led to the signing of the Convention of Kanagawa, which established diplomatic relations between the United States and Japan and paved the way for increased Western influence in the region.
The Legacy of Matthew C. Perry: A Voyage through American Naval History
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