China Open Door Policy

By: Tyler and Chris

Period 3, US History 2

US Involvement

• The Philippines opened the gateway to Asia.• Large potential market for American products in

China.• China was weak. (Fall of the Qing Dynasty.) • United States feared losing access to Chinese

ports.• One motive of the United States, was to

maintain trade with China.

The Open Door Notes• John Hay, the Secretary of State, wrote the

Open Door Notes. • Sent to England, Germany, France, Italy,

Japan, and Russia.• Calls for open access to Chinese ports,

eliminates special privileges for trading nations, and maintains Chinese Independence.

Reaction• The European Nations accepted the proposal. • The Boxer Rebellion

– The Boxers (a secret Chinese society) launched a revolt against foreigners in China.

– Hundreds of missionaries and converted Christians were killed in the Rebellion.

– The European and American troops put down the Boxer Rebellion.

The Second Series of the Open Door Notes

• Also written by John Hay.• “Safeguard for the world the principle

of equal and impartial trade with all parts of the Chinese Empire.”

• Policy paved the way for a larger American influence in Asia.

Were their Actions Justified?

• Yes, because …

- Everyone maintained equal trade within China.

- China maintained independence.

- It kept nations from going to war.

Final Result

• The United States got to keep their open access to ports in China.

• Prevents Imperial Powers from dividing up China.

• England and Germany had to basically clean up the mess from the Boxer Rebellion.

• Larger western influence upon Asia.

Mafia Don or Superman?

• The China Open Door Policy was an example of the United States as a Mafia Don.

• The United States wanted trade in return.

Were their Actions Beneficial?

• Their actions were beneficial to the region, because everyone maintained equal trade.

• It helped with Chinese Independence.

• Made China become more influenced with the economic market.

Map of where China is in Relation to the US