Multiple choice

Secretary of State John Hay sent his Open DoorNotes to world powers to

  1. keep Chinese workers from coming toAmerica

  2. secure a fair settlement in the RussoJapaneseWar

  3. protect United States trading interests inChina

  4. bring a peaceful end to the Boxer Rebellion

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Open Door Notes were sent to ensure that the U.S. would not be excluded from trading in China, as other imperial powers were establishing spheres of influence there.