Why did the United States oppose the partition of China into formal colonies?
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Correct answer: The U.S. believed free trade was more profitable than the costs of colonial administration
American policymakers believed that 'informal empire' through trade was superior to formal colonization. By keeping China's doors open, American businesses could access vast markets without the expensive burden of governing the territory.
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