which of the following best describes the effect of matthew perry's expedition on Japan?

Question

A. Perry's arrival in Japan led to the arrival of shinto missionaries and the prosecution of Christians
B. Perry's arrival in Japan exposed the weaknesses of the tokugawa shogunate against the threat of a modernized world
C. Perry's arrival in Japan was embraced by the tokugawa shogunate as a way to solidify their power against internal disputes
D. Perry's arrival in Japan demonstrated the power of the tokugawa shogunate against foreign invasions

Answer 1

The best description of the effect of Matthew Perry's expedition on Japan is:

B. Perry's arrival in Japan exposed the weaknesses of the Tokugawa shogunate against the threat of a modernized world.

Perry's expedition in 1853-1854 highlighted Japan's isolation and lack of technological advancement compared to Western powers, leading to a reconsideration of the country's foreign relations and ultimately contributing to the decline of the Tokugawa shogunate.