Imperialism

By mno2
  • Matthew C. Perry

    Matthew C. Perry

    Born April 10, 1794 in South Kingston, Rhode Island

  • Going up in naval ranks

    Ranked as commodore, giving Perry charge of the naval expedition to Japan
  • Bringing superior naval forces to make demands

    Bringing superior naval forces to make demands

    Perry arrived to Tokyo bay and threatened to deliver president's message by force.

  • Opening trade relations

    Commodore that was sent to Japan to open trade relations between the US and Japan. President Millard Fillmore sent Matthew C. Perry to open trade relations with Japan. Perry thought that Japan isolation policy would change if they accepted their trade relations with the US.
  • Accepting negotiations

    Accepting negotiations

    Perry returned to Japan with seven ships and 1,600 men. Several months later, the Treaty of Kanagawa was concluded, permitting US to resupply at Japan.
  • Return of the Hero

    Return of the Hero

    Perry returned as a hero and was awarded $20,000 and a promotion to rear admiral.
  • Matthew C. Perry's death

    Matthew C. Perry's death

    Wrote his memoirs about his trips to Japan, died of rheumatism of the heart due to alcohol and complications of the gout. Died in New York City