Imperialism and the Open Door

By elg0473

  • President McKinley

    President McKinley stated that his desire for the creation of the open door would allow all trading nations access to the Chinese market

  • John Hay

    John Hay the Secretary of the State wanted a formal endorsement of the concept by circulating diplomatic notes among the major powers, enabling the Secretary to be credited with authoring the Open Door policy

  • Boxer Rebellion

    The Boxer Rebellion was when the Chinese nationalists resorted to armed opposition in an attempt to end foreign occupation of their country

  • 21 demands

    21 demands was levied by Japan on China

  • An effort

    At the Washington Navel conference, an effort was made to shore up the Open Door policy

  • A challenge

    The Japanese challenged as they expanded their control in Manchuria