Question

during the late 1800s and early 1900s, the united states pursued an assertive approach in its influence globally. this trend was evident in its efforts to keep existing trade in china open for everyone. the resulting open door policy, in 1899, changed u.s. foreign relations and had consequences for china and the united states.
the open door policy: a catalyst for global trade
the open door policy aimed to facilitate trade opportunities for the united states and china. european nations had signed agreements to respect each others influence and economic control in certain regions of china, and there were fears in the u.s. that they might be cut off from trade there. the open door policy sought to keep chinese markets open and prevent the partitioning of china into colonies by foreign powers.

• secretary of state john hay coordinated with allies (france, england, and russia) to establish the open door policy.
• the policy stipulated that the u.s. and its allies would respect each others trading rights in china, and each country would continue to have access to chinese ports. in other words, they agreed not to interfere with the commercial activities of foreign powers in china.

unintended consequences: the boxer rebellion
the open door policy had negative consequences—notably the boxer rebellion in china. the chinese people and government perceived the policy as further intrusion by foreigners, leading to a violent rebellion by a martial arts group called the boxers in 1900.

• the boxers opposed foreign influence and targeted the invaders in china.
• a military force assembled by the u.s. and its allies quelled the rebellion by 1901.

what economic goal did the u.s. pursue in asia in the late 1890s?
ensuring trade remained open in china
limiting trade between china and other nations
stopping all imports coming from china

Explanation:

The text clearly states that the U.S. pursued the Open Door Policy in 1899 to keep existing trade in China open for everyone. This indicates that the economic goal was to ensure trade remained open in China. Options B (limiting trade) and C (stopping imports) are contrary to the policy's aim as described in the text.

Answer:

A. ensuring trade remained open in China