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China Open Door Policy By: Tyler and Chris Period 3, US History 2 US Involvement • The Philippines opened the gateway to Asia. • Large potential market for American products in China. • China was weak. (Fall of the Qing Dynasty.) • United States feared losing access to Chinese ports. • One motive of the United States, was to maintain trade with China. The Open Door Notes • John Hay, the Secretary of State, wrote the Open Door Notes. • Sent to England, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, and Russia. • Calls for open access to Chinese ports, eliminates special privileges for trading nations, and maintains Chinese Independence. Reaction • The European Nations accepted the proposal. • The Boxer Rebellion – The Boxers (a secret Chinese society) launched a revolt against foreigners in China. – Hundreds of missionaries and converted Christians were killed in the Rebellion. – The European and American troops put down the Boxer Rebellion. The Second Series of the Open Door Notes • Also written by John Hay. • “Safeguard for the world the principle of equal and impartial trade with all parts of the Chinese Empire.” • Policy paved the way for a larger American influence in Asia. Were their Actions Justified? • Yes, because … - Everyone maintained equal trade within China. - China maintained independence. - It kept nations from going to war. Final Result • The United States got to keep their open access to ports in China. • Prevents Imperial Powers from dividing up China. • England and Germany had to basically clean up the mess from the Boxer Rebellion. • Larger western influence upon Asia. Mafia Don or Superman? • The China Open Door Policy was an example of the United States as a Mafia Don. • The United States wanted trade in return. Were their Actions Beneficial? • Their actions were beneficial to the region, because everyone maintained equal trade. • It helped with Chinese Independence. • Made China become more influenced with the economic market. Map of where China is in Relation to the US