The Rise of Modern Japan Answers

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According to President Fillmore, why did he send Commodore Perry to Japan?

A
to reestablish foreign relations and to improve trade
B
to learn about and understand Japan’s laws and culture
C
to help Japan improve its government and modernize its culture
D
to help the Chinese and Dutch gain trading rights in Japan.
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According to the passage, what else does President Fillmore expect from Japan?

A
The Japanese will provide coal, provisions, and water to the United States at no cost.
B
The Japanese will treat the American people with respect and kindness.
C
People from California will be free to move to Japan to go fishing.
D
The Japanese will help the United States rebuild its ships that were wrecked in storms.
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What implicit threat is contained in Commodore Perry’s letter?

A
He could bring an army to Japan.
B
He could tell the president that Japan was not cooperative.
C
He could return with a larger force and attack Japan.
D
He could attack Japan with his four ships.
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What does Emperor Meiji say Japan will do with knowledge gained from other nations?

A
Japan will choose which institutions to adopt based on equality.
B
Japan will adopt the customs and policies of “enlightened nations.”
C
Japan will quickly adopt the best institutions from “enlightened nations.”
D
Japan will choose the institutions that work best for it and adapt them.

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