The Open Door Policy was a departure from traditional U.S. foreign policy in that it:
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Correct answer: Involved the U.S. more deeply in the political and economic affairs of East Asia
Historically, the U.S. had focused on the Western Hemisphere (Monroe Doctrine). The Open Door Policy signaled the emergence of the United States as a global power with specific interests in the Pacific and Asian markets.
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