Why did the Japanese government accept the letter Perry brought from President Fillmore in 1853?

The government wanted news from the United States.

The government was impressed by the importance of the US president.

The government was unable to drive away Perry's well-armed warships.

The government was impressed by Perry's ability to speak Japanese.

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Marshall Cain

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24 November, 00:01

Why did the Japanese government accept the letter Perry brought from President Fillmore in 1853?

The government wanted news from the United States.

The government was impressed by the importance of the US president.

The government was unable to drive away Perry's well-armed warships.

The government was impressed by Perry's ability to speak Japanese.

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When Perry arrived in 1853 at Tokyo Bay he brought with him a powerful fleet of warships, he demanded supplies from the Japanese. When the Japanese saw those ships, they knew they were no match for such modern vessels. As a result, Japan accepted the Americans terms and signed the Treaty of Kanagawa ending Japan’s period of seclusion. So the answer is the government was unable to drive away Perry’s well-armed warships.