Treaties
- March 31, 1853: Convention of Kanagawa signed with the Japanese government, opening the ports of Shimoda and Hakodate to American trade
- January 26, 1854: Point No Point Treaty signed
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“The fate of the State decides theirs: clauses of treaties determine their affections.”
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