Why was Theodore Roosevelt worried about Japan winning the Russo-Japanese War?

Question

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Russia supported unlimited U.S. access to Chinese markets.
Japanese victory could limit American access to Chinese markets.
The U.S. had agreed to support Japan in any war with European nations.
A treaty with Russia required the U.S. to provide supplies to it during any war

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Japanese victory could limit American access to Chinese markets.

Theodore Roosevelt was concerned that if Japan won the Russo-Japanese War, it could lead to Japan becoming a dominant power in East Asia, which might threaten American interests and access to markets in China.