Why did japan open its ports to european trade after centuries of isolationism?
a. a flood of foreigners entered the country, demanding more trade.
b. commodore matthew perry demanded that japan begin trading.
c. mt. fuji erupted and japan needed assistance.
d. a chinese invasion forced japan to end its isolationism.

How did the battle of okinawa affect president truman’s decision to use the atomic bomb against japan? it showed that japan was close to surrendering. it showed that the us could not win the war without it. it showed that japan was willing to fight to the end. it showed the us could easily defeat japan.

What is one way the spanish war of independence encouraged those in the colonies to seek new political and economic rights? colonies took advantage of spain’s weakened ability to prevent rebellion. the disruptions caused by the war encouraged colonial merchants to seek markets in the pacific. the exposure to french ideas through the war convinced many in spain to provide these liberties to the colonies. the war with france made spain tighten their political and economic hold on the colonies in desperation.

What did palestinian leader mahmoud abbas promise after succeeding yasir arafat in 2004?