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What was the main reason the US government issued the Open Door notes?
What triggered the Boxer Rebellion in China?
How did the US respond to the Boxer Rebellion?
What did the second series of Open Door notes aim to achieve?
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What role did the Philippines play in the US's strategy towards Asian markets?
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Study Notes
- After gaining control of the Philippines, the US saw it as a gateway to Asian markets and a potential new market for American products and investors.
- Concerned about being excluded from the Chinese market, the US government issued the Open Door notes proposing that all nations share trading rights in China.
- The Boxer Rebellion in China was fueled by resentment towards foreigners, resulting in the killing of missionaries, foreigners, and Chinese Christians.
- The US intervened in the Boxer Rebellion by sending troops to protect American citizens and interests in China, joining forces with other nations to quell the uprising.
- Following the Boxer Rebellion, the US reaffirmed its commitment to open trade in China through a second series of Open Door notes, establishing itself as a significant player in post-rebellion China and globally.
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Test your knowledge on the US intervention in China during the Boxer Rebellion and the Open Door policy that aimed to secure trading rights in China. Learn about how the US viewed China as a strategic market and its role in quelling the rebellion.
