(A) for the US to ask permission to have access to China
(B) ** to force foreign nations to give a portion of China to the US as a sphere of influence.
(C) to notify the Chinese that the US wanted to trade with them.
(D) to show the other nations of the world that the US wanted to “openly” trade with all nations.
EXPLANATIONS BELOW
Concept note-1: -The Open Door policy was a statement of principles initiated by the United States in 1899 and 1900. It called for protection of equal privileges for all countries trading with China and for the support of Chinese territorial and administrative integrity.
Concept note-2: -These Open Door Notes aimed to secure international agreement to the U.S. policy of promoting equal opportunity for international trade and commerce in China, and respect for China’s administrative and territorial integrity.
Concept note-3: -The Open Door Policy was a foreign policy regarding China that was written by United States Secretary of State John Hay, who served under President William McKinley. It stated that all foreign countries were to have equal trading rights with China.
Concept note-4: -The Open Door Policy was a proposal put forth by the United States in 1899 intended to ensure that all countries be allowed to trade freely with China. The Open Door Policy was circulated among Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, and Russia by U.S. Secretary of State John Hay.