Which of the following best describes the initial reaction of European powers to John Hay’s Open Door Notes?
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Correct answer: They gave evasive or conditional responses, neither fully accepting nor rejecting them
Most powers were reluctant to commit to the policy as it limited their own exclusive advantages in their spheres of influence. However, John Hay boldly announced that all nations had accepted the terms, forcing them to go along with it publicly.
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