Question

The Open Door Policy was largely based on A) U.S. Sea power in the Pacific. B) U.S. Imperial aspirations in Africa C) support of the British navy for the proposal. D) the desire of the U.S. To trade with China on equal terms with European powers.

Answer 1

Answer:

Right choice:

D) the desire of the U.S. To trade with China on equal terms with European powers.

Explanation:

This was a policy advocated by the USA in the late 19th century- early 20th century to have a free-trade system in China open to all countries under the same conditions. The USA did not support exclusive trade rights in one are of China.