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'''Matthew Calbraith Perry''' was a U.S. naval officer who headed an expedition to [[Japan]] in 1853–54 after several unarmed U.S. merchant ships being attacked by Japanese on their way to trade with Japan.He successfully made Shogun(their rulers)agreed to entered into trade and diplomatic relations with the West after more than two centuries of isolation. Through his efforts the United States became an equal power with Britain, France, and Russia in the economic exploitation of East Asia. | '''Matthew Calbraith Perry''' was a U.S. naval officer who headed an expedition to [[Japan]] in 1853–54 after several unarmed U.S. merchant ships being attacked by Japanese on their way to trade with Japan.He successfully made Shogun(their rulers)agreed to entered into trade and diplomatic relations with the West after more than two centuries of isolation. Through his efforts the United States became an equal power with Britain, France, and Russia in the economic exploitation of East Asia. | ||
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File:Image:Commodore Matthew Perry Statue in Touro Park, Newport, RI.JPG
Perry's Statue in Touro Park
Matthew Calbraith Perry was a U.S. naval officer who headed an expedition to Japan in 1853–54 after several unarmed U.S. merchant ships being attacked by Japanese on their way to trade with Japan.He successfully made Shogun(their rulers)agreed to entered into trade and diplomatic relations with the West after more than two centuries of isolation. Through his efforts the United States became an equal power with Britain, France, and Russia in the economic exploitation of East Asia.