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What did American desire for a trade relationship with Japan lead to in 1853?
  1. America dominated Japan politically and economically.
  2. Taiwan was colonized.
  3. Tensions greatly increased between China and Korea.
  4. The shogun was overthrown and Japan was modernized.
Explanation
Answer - D - In 1853, American desire for a trade relationship with Japan led to the shogun being overthrown and modernization of Japan.

Key Takeaway: When Americans arrived in Japan in 1853, the Tokugawa Shogunate was the victim of much criticism from the daimyo. As the United States insisted to make a trade agreement, it was agreed that the bakufu would be ousted and the emperor would be restored. Although the United States helped all of these things happen, it did not dominate Japan as a result of the interest in trade.
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