The End of Isolation

been struck with several natural disasters - causing famine

citizens challenging the class system and questioning the Shogun's rule

economy growth reaching it's limits

all of the above

so they could refuel and get supplies

the USA invested in the whaling industry

The wanted to trade with Japan - the gold rush enabled them to have loads of goods to trade

all of the above (well, to the left)

Samson

Adams

Smith

Perry

Perry's show of military strength

They had a change of heart and wanted to extend trade to include spices and grains from North America

Fearful of unequal treaties, like what happened to China

The removal of the Shogun allowed for a democratic decision to be made - the citizens wanted change