The Open Door Policy

question 17

Multiple Choice

The Open Door policy

• A) was the cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy in Latin America at the end of the nineteenth century.
• B) caused the Boxer Rebellion and led to the resignation of John Hay as secretary of state.
• C) would allow all nations to trade with China on equal terms.
• D) was designed to open Cuba, Latin America and the Philippines to U.S. trade and investment.
• E) was proposed by the U.S. but rejected by the Chinese government.

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Definitions:

Tubal Ligation

A surgical method of female sterilization involving the cutting, tying, or otherwise blocking of the fallopian tubes to prevent eggs from reaching the uterus.

Withdrawal Method

A form of birth control where the penis is withdrawn from the vagina before ejaculation to prevent sperm from entering the female reproductive tract.

Birth Control

Various methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy, ranging from hormonal pills to barrier methods and surgical procedures.

Birth Canal

The passageway consisting of the cervix and vagina through which a fetus is delivered during childbirth.