Asked by Amber Brown on Apr 25, 2024
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The Boxer Rebellion against foreign presence in China ___________________.
A) drove the imperialist powers out of China
B) led the major powers officially to approve the Open Door policy
C) was brought to an end when the imperialist nations, including the United States, sent troops to China
D) brought the United States and Japan to the verge of war because of American support for the nationalist Chinese rebels
Boxer Rebellion
An uprising in China between 1899 and 1901 against foreign influence in trade, politics, religion, and technology.
Open Door Policy
A foreign policy principle proposed by the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries advocating for equal trading rights among nations in China.
Imperialist Powers
Countries that extend their power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.
- Assess the consequences of United States foreign policy ideologies on the dynamics of international relations, highlighting the cases of China and the Philippines.
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Jasmine WestjohnApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Boxer Rebellion was brought to an end when the imperialist nations, including the United States, sent troops to China. The rebellion actually strengthened the imperialist powers' presence in China, and led to a formal approval of the Open Door policy, which aimed to protect American trade interests in China. There was no war between the United States and Japan over the Boxer Rebellion.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the consequences of United States foreign policy ideologies on the dynamics of international relations, highlighting the cases of China and the Philippines.