A major goal of Commodore Matthew Perry's expedition was toA. challenge the "spheres of influence" system in Japan that had been developed by the major European powers.B. reduce tensions that had developed between Japan and the United States over competing colonial claims.C. expand American trade into a country that had traditionally isolated itself from most foreign powers.D. overthrow the militaristic regime of Japan and replace it with a democratic government.

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