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

Answer 1

to increase trade with China

The Open Door Policy aimed to ensure equal access to Chinese markets for the U.S. (and other powers) without carving China into exclusive colonies, so American merchants could trade freely.