Question

Which was the main goal of the Open Door Policy?

to ensure China maintained its independence
to protect US trade interests in China
to ensure imperialist countries could trade equally with China
to guarantee the United States exclusive trading rights with China

Answer 1

The main goal of the Open Door Policy was **to ensure imperialist countries could trade equally with China**. The policy aimed to prevent any single power from monopolizing trade and to maintain an open trade environment in China for all nations, particularly to protect U.S. trade interests in the region.