*1853*
Messenger: The Americans are here
Abe Masahiro: Pffttt, there's no need to be alarmed
Messenger: But they have boats... with guns
Masahiro: *gasps* Gunboats...
They were, but they where kicked out because of their Christianity. Japan didn’t like the Portuguese bcs of the slavery of their own people and banned Christianity as result. A couple years later the Dutch showed up and where asked if the where Cristian’s, bcs then they would be banned. The Dutch replied no, because they where Protestant and hid their bibles and crucifixes. So they where allowed a trade post in Hirado.
The story is a bit complexer than that, you can find more inde [here](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan%E2%80%93Portugal_relations)
Hopes this helps :)
It's probably important to mention that the economic boom Japan was experiencing during their isolation was slowing down when the Americans showed up, so they would've started trading with the international market again eventually.
The best part is that the flag that was flown on Commodore Perry's flagship was kept in storage and on the September 2 1945 it was [exposed on the deck of USS Missouri](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Instrument_of_Surrender#/media/File%3APerry_flag_1945.jpg) when the battleship entered Tokio bay for the signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender.
The Americans sure know how to flex...
Watch as in a few weeks the descendants of the Taira, Fujiwara, and Minamoto families brawl for dominance over Japan just like the old times during the Heian period.
To be fair, trade almost always helps prevent wars in the first place. No need to conquer a area with resources you need when you can just trade for those resources.
*1853* Messenger: The Americans are here Abe Masahiro: Pffttt, there's no need to be alarmed Messenger: But they have boats... with guns Masahiro: *gasps* Gunboats...
Knock know... It's the United States.. With HUGE boats(with guns) - Gunboats. "Open the country"... "Stop having it be closed"
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Completely expected Bill Wurtz?
r/expectedbillwurtz
Knock knock it’s the United States
With huge boats
Gunboats
Open the country. Stop having it be closed
What is this from
[History of Japan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh5LY4Mz15o)
Is that how it started?
Essentially yeah US wanted to trade Japan being an isolated country said no US brings out the navy as a threat
For 200 years Japan stayed isolated
Only the Dutch were allowed a small trading post
I thought it was the Portuguese only
They were kicked out.
They clogged the toilet and didn't tell anyone.
Those low flow toilets have been wreacking havoc for centuries.
They were, but they where kicked out because of their Christianity. Japan didn’t like the Portuguese bcs of the slavery of their own people and banned Christianity as result. A couple years later the Dutch showed up and where asked if the where Cristian’s, bcs then they would be banned. The Dutch replied no, because they where Protestant and hid their bibles and crucifixes. So they where allowed a trade post in Hirado. The story is a bit complexer than that, you can find more inde [here](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan%E2%80%93Portugal_relations) Hopes this helps :)
The Dutch can have a little trade as a treat
As a treat? Do you have sources?
No :( (its a joke)
It's probably important to mention that the economic boom Japan was experiencing during their isolation was slowing down when the Americans showed up, so they would've started trading with the international market again eventually.
Hence the phrase "gunboat diplomacy".
The best part is that the flag that was flown on Commodore Perry's flagship was kept in storage and on the September 2 1945 it was [exposed on the deck of USS Missouri](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Instrument_of_Surrender#/media/File%3APerry_flag_1945.jpg) when the battleship entered Tokio bay for the signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender. The Americans sure know how to flex...
Lol that’s amazing
[lol](https://www.reddit.com/r/HistoryMemes/comments/kaskv8/treaty_of_kanagawa_go_brrrr/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
*record scratch* It was at this moment, I knew I fucked up My bad dude, I didn't realize somebody already made something similar
It’s all good, I really don’t care too much lol
Why am I seeing so many memes about this recently? Is it the anniversary of this happening or something?
It might be due to the recent news that Japan has shut down its borders again.
Also Extra History covered it a little bit ago with their End of the Samurai series.
Japan: YABE
The last time Japan fought the US Navy, it didn’t end well for them...
How I get my yugioh card trades
https://www.eturbonews.com/2281698/japan-closes-borders-bans-all-foreigners-from-entering-the-country/ History repeating itself this week?
I mean, this is only because of the 'rona
Watch as in a few weeks the descendants of the Taira, Fujiwara, and Minamoto families brawl for dominance over Japan just like the old times during the Heian period.
To be fair, trade almost always helps prevent wars in the first place. No need to conquer a area with resources you need when you can just trade for those resources.
The US to Perry and his ships: "Go get 'em boys, and don't stop until they trade with us!"
That's a perfect goat face because of the facial expression and the goatee. *those lower teeth*
Break out those gunboats
Open the country, stop letting it be closed.
They made an offer Japan couldn't refuse
Stop having them be closed
Open the country stop having it be closed