What does the Open Door Note reveal?
A) that commercial considerations were increasingly influencing U.S. foreign policy
B) that anti-Asian racism was a factor in U.S. commercial negotiations
C) that the Chinese and Japanese were secretly conspiring against the U.S. to build a railroad in Manchuria
D) that as part of its expansionist goals, the U.S. wanted to acquire territory in China
E) All of these choices

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The Open Door Note, proposed by U.S. Secretary of State John Hay in 1899, aimed to promote equal commercial opportunities for all nations in China and to preserve China's territorial integrity. It reflects how commercial interests were becoming a significant factor in shaping U.S. foreign policy, particularly in ensuring access to the Chinese market for American goods. The note did not directly address issues of racism, conspiracies, or territorial acquisition by the U.S. in China.

What Does the Open Door Note Reveal