What concern did the u. s. have that led it to expand its influence in china during the early 1900s? a. chinese trade tariffs were excessive. b. china was a good option for a naval base. c. the chinese emperor would restrict u. s. trade. d. european control of china would limit u. s. trade.

what were the outcomes of william howard taft's attempt to mediate disputes between china and japan? select the two correct answers.

a.
it failed to create a regional balance of power between china and japan.

b.
it created a regional balance of power between china and japan.

c.
it led to increasing tensions between the u. s. and china.

d.
it led to increasing tensions between the u. s. and japan.

e.
it led to war between the u. s., china, and japan.

Question 1

D. European control of China would limit U.S. trade.

Taft´s Dollar Diplomacy tried to promote investments and US trade in Asia, too. It wanted to open opportunities for American businesses in China, where Europeans had already built a significant presence in trade and business.

Question 2

D. It led to increasing tensions between the U.S. and Japan.

Against what was intended by Taft, his mediation failed to create a balance of power and Japanese influence got strengthened. The mediation efforts actually led to increased tensions between the US and Japan.

Explanation:

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