Matthew Perry bullied the Japanese into signing the treaty by showing military might. Japan felt that they had no other choice but to sign it lest they want war, they were also very impressed withe the united states technological advances with ships that had no sails and were powered by the steam engine. Japanese economy changed during the Meiji Era Because the feudal system was abolished and japan was moved into a capitalist form of government. This also lead to modernisation in technology which today far surpasses that of the united states. Japan also advance in the military Field creating a new powerful national military. They also advanced in education and industrialism took hold. Japan soon Had factories and were making some serious money. Japan had become a force to be reckoned with.