Question

How did the actions of Commodore Perry help Japan in 1854?
Perry helped the Japanese create a strong naval defense.
Perry helped the Japanese make contact with the outside world.
Perry helped the Japanese defend themselves from invaders.
Perry helped the Japanese start diplomatic relations with European countries.

Answer 1

Perry helped the Japanese make contact with the outside world.

He forced the signing of the 1854 Convention of Kanagawa, ending Japan’s isolation policy and opening Japanese ports to U.S. ships, which began Japan’s diplomatic and commercial contact with other nations.