11.4.1 STANDARD NOTES

11.4.1 Open Door Policy

China becomes a target for trade.

1. ​For many years, the borders of China were closed to foreigners (outsiders). Trade with other countries was limited or restricted.

2. For centuries China was the dominant power in Asia, but by the 1800s it had become fractured (unstable) because of internal conflicts and wars with other countries. It became known as the “sick man” of Asia.

Japan dominant power in Asia.

1. After the United States opened Japan's borders for trade, the country quickly industrialized.

2. ​China was defeated by Japan in 1895 during the Sino-Japanese War. This war showed the world that China was now an easy target.

3. Japan would become the dominant Asian country after defeating Russia in the Russo-Japanese War in 1905.

Multiple Choice

Which of Asian country became known as the "sick man" of Asia?

¿Cuál de los países asiáticos llegó a ser conocido como el "hombre enfermo" de Asia?

• Japan

• Philippines

• China

• Vietnam

Multiple Select

Which countries did Japan defeat to become the dominant power in Asia?

¿A qué países derrotó Japón para convertirse en la potencia dominante en Asia?

• Russia

• Thailand

• Australia

• China

China is a potential market.

1. Countries such as Great Britain, Russia, France, Italy, and Germany rushed to create new trading markets in China.

2. American expansionists desired to create new overseas markets in Asia.

1. ​The growth of the US economy depended on exports. China was a huge potential market for exports.

2. If one area was closed to US products, people, or ideas, the United States itself was threatened.

3. The United States had the right to keep foreign markets open. It would use force if necessary.

​ 3 Beliefs of American foreign trade.

Multiple Choice

America was interested in Asia because of___.

Estados Unidos estaba interesado en Asia porque of___.

• to open new markets and access to valuable resources

• cultural exchange and learning

• military expansion and conquest

• political dominance and control

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is true about how the United States views trade with China during US imperialism?

¿Cuál de estas afirmaciones es cierta sobre cómo Estados Unidos ve el comercio con China durante el imperialismo estadounidense?

• The United States viewed trade with China as a threat to its domestic industries.

• The United States viewed trade with China as a means to promote cultural exchange.

• The United States viewed trade with China as a way to establish military dominance in the region.
  

• The United States viewed trade with China as an opportunity to expand its economic influence and access new markets.

Open Door Policy

1. ​In 1899, Secretary of State John Hay established the Open Door Policy.

2. This policy declared that other countries must share trading rights with the United States.

3. That trade would proceed through an "open door" and respect China. 

4. ​The United States adopted the Open Door policy in order to gain equal trading rights in China.

China's Response

1. ​China was not consulted about the Open Door Policy.

2. The Empress Cixi and many other Chinese citizens were not happy with foreign influence.

3. Many large cities were under the control of European countries.  

4. ​A large anti-foreign organization, known as the Boxers started to attack foreigners. 

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy?

¿Cuál era el propósito de la Política de Puertas Abiertas?

• To establish a monopoly on China's markets for a specific country.

• To limit trading rights and access to China's markets for certain countries.

• To promote unequal trading rights and access to China's markets for certain countries.

• To ensure equal trading rights and access to China's markets for all countries.

Multiple Choice

China were allowed to voice their opinion about the Open Door Policy.

A China se le permitió expresar su opinión sobre la Política de Puertas Abiertas.

• True

• False

Boxer Rebellion

1. Westerners called these rebels “Boxers” because they used martial arts techniques.

2. They were not part of the Chinese government. The Boxers attacked all foreigners in 1900 and killed hundreds of Christian missionaries and others. 

3. ​The United States joined with European countries and Japan to defeat the Boxer Rebellion.

4. Thousands of people died as a result.

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Legacy of the Open Door Policy

1. ​The Boxer Rebellion led to the US strengthening the Open Door Policy.

2. The United States depended on new markets to strengthen the economy.

3. The United States continued to use persuasion and force to keep markets open.

4. The US became a greater and lasting influence in Asia. 

Multiple Choice

Why were they called Boxers?

¿Por qué se les llamaba Boxers?

• They were named after a famous boxer who led the rebellion.

• They used boxes as part of their training regimen.

• They practiced a form of martial arts that involved boxing and fighting techniques.

• They were known for their ability to pack a powerful punch.

Multiple Choice

How did the Open Door Policy influence how America would conduct trade in other countries?

¿Cómo influyó la Política de Puertas Abiertas en la forma en que Estados Unidos llevaría a cabo el comercio en otros países?

• Using persuasion and force to open markets.

• Advocating for equal trading rights for weaker nations

• Respect other country's boundaries

• Promote foreign companies over American businesses

Open Ended

The Dragon Represents the country of China and the other animals represent the imperialist nations.

What is the message of this political cartoon?

El Dragón Representa al país de China y los demás animales representan a las naciones imperialistas. ¿Cuál es el mensaje de esta caricatura política?