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US Presence in China in the 19th Century

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US Presence in China in the 19th Century

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What was the primary reason for the US government issuing the Open Door notes?

To protect American citizens during the Boxer Rebellion

To gain control of the Chinese market

To establish a military presence in China

To ensure all nations could share trading rights in China (correct)

What event sparked the Boxer Rebellion in China?

The annexation of the Philippines by the US

The killing of missionaries and Chinese Christians

Resentment towards foreign presence in China (correct)

American intervention in Chinese trade

How did the US contribute to suppressing the Boxer Rebellion?

By supporting the Boxers against foreign forces

By withdrawing completely from the region

By establishing military bases in China

By sending troops to protect American citizens and interests (correct)

What role did the US aim to play in post-rebellion China through the second series of Open Door notes?

Establishing itself as a key player in China's open trade environment Signup and view all the answers

Why did the US see the Philippines as a gateway to Asian markets after gaining control?

To open up new markets for American products and investors Signup and view all the answers

Why did the US government issue the Open Door notes?

To propose sharing trading rights in China with all nations Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the US to see the Philippines as a gateway to Asian markets?

To expand American product markets and investors' interests Signup and view all the answers

What drove the Boxer Rebellion in China?

Resentment towards foreigners Signup and view all the answers

How did the US contribute to handling the Boxer Rebellion?

By sending troops to protect American interests Signup and view all the answers

What did the US do after the Boxer Rebellion to reaffirm its commitment to trade in China?

Issued a second series of Open Door notes Signup and view all the answers

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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Explore the role of the United States in China during the 19th century, including its interventions in the Boxer Rebellion and efforts to secure trading rights in the region.