In 1899, Secretary of State John Hay announced the Open Door Policy. Which statement best describes the Open Door Policy?

A. It limited the amount of trade between China and Europe.

B. It banned trade between Japan and China.

C. It called for Asia to only do business with the United States.

D. The United States was granted equal access to the China market.

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3 December, 17:12

In 1899, Secretary of State John Hay announced the Open Door Policy. Which statement best describes the Open Door Policy?

A. It limited the amount of trade between China and Europe.

B. It banned trade between Japan and China.

C. It called for Asia to only do business with the United States.

D. The United States was granted equal access to the China market.

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Annabelle Foley · Answer 1

D. The United States was granted equal access to the China market.

Explanation:

trade was being controlled by Great Britain, France, and Germany in certain parts of China so the United States wanted equal access to those trades.