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*[[Treaty of Amity (Ryukyu-France)|Treaty of Amity]] is signed between France and the [[Kingdom of Ryukyu|Kingdom of Ryûkyû]].
==Timeline of 1855==
==Timeline of 1855==
+*1855/1/21 (March 9) The [[Treaty of Amity (Ryukyu-US)|Ryûkyû-USA Treaty of Amity]] is ratified by the US Congress and officially announced by President Franklin Pierce.
*1855/10 [[Ansei Earthquake]] strikes Edo.
*1855/10 [[Ansei Earthquake]] strikes Edo.
+*1855/10/15 A [[Treaty of Amity (Ryukyu-France)|Treaty of Amity]] is signed between France and the [[Kingdom of Ryukyu|Kingdom of Ryûkyû]].
==Other Events of 1855==
==Other Events of 1855==
*The [[Kyoto Gosho|Kyoto Imperial Palace]] is rebuilt.
*The [[Kyoto Gosho|Kyoto Imperial Palace]] is rebuilt.
*Shogunate and [[Russia]] complete the first of a number of agreements seeking to define geographical borders between the two countries' territories. The shogunate assumes direct administration of [[Ezo]] in order to more solidly claim the territory and repel Russian incursions.
*Shogunate and [[Russia]] complete the first of a number of agreements seeking to define geographical borders between the two countries' territories. The shogunate assumes direct administration of [[Ezo]] in order to more solidly claim the territory and repel Russian incursions.
−*''[[Bansho Shirabesho|Yôgakusho]]'' (Bureau of Western Studies) is founded by the shogunate.
*''[[Bansho Shirabesho|Yôgakusho]]'' (Bureau of Western Studies) is founded by the shogunate.
