Open Door Policy · US History

In the early 20th century, the U.S. used its portion of the 'Boxer Indemnity' funds to:

Build an entirely new fleet of modern battleships for the U.S. Navy
Pay for the majority of the total construction cost of the Panama Canal
Reimburse European allies for the full cost of suppressing the Boxer Rebellion
Establish a scholarship program for Chinese students to study in the U.S.

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Correct answer: Establish a scholarship program for Chinese students to study in the U.S.

The U.S. returned part of the fine imposed on China to create the Boxer Indemnity Scholarship. This was an early form of 'soft power' designed to foster goodwill and create a pro-American generation of Chinese leaders.

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