Why did the United States formulate the Open Door Policy toward China, ultimately contributing to the Boxer Rebellion?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

to encourage China to develop democratic practices
to encourage China to develop democratic practices - no response given

to prevent European nations and Japan from monopolizing Chinese trade
to prevent European nations and Japan from monopolizing Chinese trade - no response given

to establish military presence in Asia
to establish military presence in Asia - no response given

to support Chinese efforts to industrialize

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

to prevent European nations and Japan from monopolizing Chinese trade.

The Open Door Policy was formulated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to ensure that all nations would have equal opportunities to trade with China, thus preventing any single power from dominating the Chinese market. This policy was a response to the increasing influence of European powers and Japan in China, which contributed to tensions and ultimately to events like the Boxer Rebellion, as various groups within China reacted against foreign influence and control.