Open Door Policy, Spheres of Influence, Boxer Rebellion, Russo-Japanese War

Why did the United States create the Open Door Policy, and how did it impact international relations in China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of trade relations with China. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions
Spheres of Influence reading passage with scaffolding questions
Secretary of State John Hay POV with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the Open Door Policy and the concept of spheres of influence impact China’s sovereignty and its interactions with foreign powers?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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