N1853 u. s. commodore matthew perry anchored his fleet off the coast of tokyo. what was the purpose of this action?

The United States and the Opening to Japan, 1853. On July 8, 1853, American Commodore Matthew Perry led his four ships into the harbor at Tokyo Bay, seeking to re-establish for the first time in over 200 years regular trade and discourse between Japan and the western world.

-hope this helps:)

Ithink the answer is b.)