IV. The Open Door Policy in China
The “Open Door” in China
A. The U.S. wanted to trade with China
B. China was divided among France, Germany,
Japan, and Russia
C. We demanded to these 4 that we be allowed
to trade with China
D. China was to have an “Open Door” for trade
The Boxer Rebellion
A. The “Boxers” were Chinese rebels
1. They did not want other countries there
2. They fought and killed many
3. It took 7 weeks to put them out
B. The U.S. wanted Chinese independence
1. Easier to trade
2. We helped China get these other countries out
3. China like this, and like the U.S.