<span>One-party democratic rule lasted from 1879 to 1979 until the election of notable Republic Bill (William) Clements, meaning that the one-party democratic rule lasted for 100 years until the election of William Clements.</span>
Secretary of State John hay was an advocate of "<span>A. an open door with China" (also known as an "open door policy" since by this time China had become a powerful economic force. </span>