Question

What american action prompted the japanese emperor to sign the treaty of kanagawa?

Answer 1

The United States wanted to set up trade ties with Japan, which was not open to foreigners since 1683.

 

A request by the Americans in 1853 to set up trade with Japan, prompted the Japanese emperor to sign the Treaty of Kanagawa on March 31, 1854.

 

The Japanese ports of Shimoda and Hakodate were opened to American ships as a result of this Treaty. It also saw the establishment of a United States consulate in Japan for the first time.

Answer 2

Commodore Perry who sailed into Tokyo Bay with a fleet of warships in July 1853 and demanded that the Japanese open their ports to U.S. ships for supplies, this action prompted the Japanese emperor to sign the treaty of Kanagawa.