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Question
Why did the United States want an open door policy with China?
(1 point)
Responses

to take over Chinese trade from European nations
to take over Chinese trade from European nations

to increase trade with China
to increase trade with China

to expand the U.S. sphere of influence
to expand the U.S. sphere of influence

to secure special trading privileges
to secure special trading privileges

Answer 1

All of the responses are correct. The United States wanted an open door policy with China in order to take over Chinese trade from European nations, increase trade with China, expand their sphere of influence, and secure special trading privileges.

Answer 2

pick 1

Answer 3

If I had to pick one of the options, I would say the primary reason for the United States wanting an open door policy with China was to increase trade with China.