Why did the United States formulate the Open Door Policy toward China, ultimately contributing to the Boxer Rebellion?

Question

Why did the United States formulate the Open Door Policy toward China, ultimately contributing to the Boxer Rebellion?

A.
to encourage China to develop democratic practices

B.
to prevent European nations and Japan from monopolizing Chinese trade

C.
to establish military presence in Asia

D.
to support Chinese efforts to industrialize

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. The United States formulated the Open Door Policy toward China to prevent European nations and Japan from monopolizing Chinese trade. This policy aimed to ensure that China remained open to international trade and to prevent any one nation from having exclusive control over Chinese markets and resources. The Open Door Policy ultimately contributed to the Boxer Rebellion, as it increased tensions between the foreign powers in China and the local Chinese population, who viewed the policy as a violation of their sovereignty.

Answer 2

E. To keep the clowns in the Boxer Rebellion entertained with their juggling skills. Just kidding! The United States formulated the Open Door Policy toward China to prevent European nations and Japan from monopolizing Chinese trade. They didn't want others hogging all the fortune cookies!