Question

question 5 5 pts
which of the following best summarizes american policy toward china in this era?
○ the united states wanted free trade, backing this up with its military when necessary
○ the united states wanted to divide china into spheres of influence, in order to avoid conflict with european powers also determined to trade in china
○ the united states desired no interaction with china, believing that the newly acquired philippines was the best solution to accessing asian markets
○ the united states rejected chinas offer for annexation after the boxer rebellion

Explanation:

This refers to the U.S. Open Door Policy era (late 19th/early 20th century). The U.S. pushed for equal free trade access in China, and was willing to use military force (such as participating in the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion) to uphold this policy, while opposing formal division of China into spheres of influence that would restrict U.S. trade. The other options are incorrect: the U.S. did not want to divide China, sought interaction with China for trade, and did not face an annexation offer from China post-Boxer Rebellion.

Answer:

A. The United States wanted free trade, backing this up with its military when necessary