When William Jennings Bryan was appointed secretary of state:
A) relations with Colombia worsened.
B) Russia refused, for the first time, to follow the Open Door policy in China.
C) it appeared to usher in a new period in which interventionism would not be emphasized.
D) Democrats in Congress vowed to block his appointment.

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When William Jennings Bryan was appointed secretary of state, it signaled a shift towards a less interventionist foreign policy approach. Bryan was known for his pacifist views and his appointment was seen as a move towards a more peaceful and diplomatic approach in international relations.

When William Jennings Bryan Was Appointed Secretary of State