How did the Open Door Policy influence later U.S. actions toward Japan in the 1930s?
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Correct answer: It served as the basis for U.S. protests against Japanese aggression in Manchuria
When Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931, the U.S. cited the Open Door Policy and the Nine-Power Treaty to condemn the violation of China’s sovereignty. The policy remained a cornerstone of U.S.-East Asian relations for decades.
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