What was commodore perry’s significant contribution to the beginning of japan’s transformation?
a. he closed all embassies except the us.
b. he opened japan to the west.
c. he made japan open its ports to europe.
d. he sold us warships to japan.

The right answer is:

b. He opened Japan to the West.

Explanation:

The expeditions of Commodore Matthew C. Perry brought an end to over two centuries of isolation of Japan. Perry demanded opening Japanese ports for American whaling ships and was also interested in promoting trade with Japan. The Japanese elites understood the backwardness of their country and that quick modernization was an imperative if Japan was going to avoid the fate of becoming a Western colony. Perry´s visits heralded the advent of the Meiji Era that accomplished Japanese amazing, fast modernization.

Explanation:

he opened japan to the west.

the american revolution was by the middle and upper class, and the french was by the lower and middle class.

the industrial revolution pushed the world into modern industrialization. it changed the course of history profoundly. it caused rapid urbanization and pushed cities and countries into development. the industrial revolution began in great britain with a series with new inventions which led to the creation of machines and mass production.

this caused the country to gain wealth and money and become an international superpower. it improved transportation and manufacturing inside the country, pushed people to live in urban areas and britain to become the most powerful nation in the world for a while.