The concept of 'territorial integrity' in the Open Door Notes meant that:
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Correct answer: China should remain a whole, undivided nation under its own government
The U.S. realized that if China was broken into separate colonies, American trade would be shut out by the new colonial masters. Therefore, keeping China 'integral' (whole) was a practical way to keep trade open.
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