Open Door Policy and the Boxer Rebellion

Open Door Policy and the Boxer Rebellion

By Jennifer Brooks

Be ready to explain the U.S.'s fear.

Open Ended

Explain what fear did the U.S. had as it related to China?

Be ready to explain the Boxer Rebellion.

Open Ended

What what was the Boxer Rebellion and who did the Boxers target?

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This cartoon is in regard to the Open Door Policy, that was established by U.S. Secretary of State, John Hay. In this policy, he stated that everyone gets equal access (an “Open Door) to trade with China, regardless if they have a sphere of influence there or not. In the cartoon, Uncle Sam is holding a key that opens the doors to the trade in China. On the key, it says "American Diplomacy" because it was an American diplomat, John Hay, who initiated this policy. All the people standing around him are the countries included in the policy, such as Germany, Russia, France, Japan(Labeled 1),, etc.. The Chinese man (labeled 3) in the background looks very happy, however, the Chinese were not very happy with the policy, therefore it is a pro-American cartoon.

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Open Ended

What could have happened to China if the U.S. did not interfere and create the Open Door Policy?