Question

part b: china and the open door policy

1. who had spheres of influence in china?
2. who did not have a sphere of influence in china?
3. what was the united states worried about in terms of trade with china?
4. how did the open door policy change trade for the u.s.?

Explanation:

1. In the late - 19th and early - 20th centuries, countries like Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and Japan had spheres of influence in China. They controlled economic, political, and sometimes military aspects in certain regions.
2. Without specific options, it's hard to say exactly. But countries that were not major imperial powers at that time or had less interest in China like some small European states or certain South - American countries did not have spheres of influence.
3. The United States was worried that other countries' spheres of influence in China would limit its access to Chinese markets, thus reducing its trading opportunities and economic benefits.
4. The Open Door policy allowed the U.S. to have equal trading rights with other imperial powers in China. It expanded American trade opportunities by ensuring that no single country could monopolize trade in China and that the U.S. could compete freely in the Chinese market.

Answer:

1. Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Japan (among others)
2. No options provided to give a definite answer
3. Limited access to Chinese markets due to other countries' spheres of influence
4. Gained equal trading rights and expanded trade opportunities