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The quote from an anti-imperialist as to why America's actions were unjustifiable in that area (in general) is by Mark Twain, who was a very sharp-tongued critic of imperialism. The European countries were going into these lands "with its banner of the Prince of Peace in one hand and its loot-basket and its butcher-knife in the other" (Twain, "To the Person Sitting in the Darkness"). Twain was not in favor of the US (or any country, for that matter) going into another country to gain power over it through killing the people.
In the late 1800's to the early 1900's, China became a point of interest to the United States, mainly for economic reasons. The US had just acquired a few other countries from the Spanish-American war, one of which was the Philippines. Thus, America's attention was now directed towards Asia, though predominantly towards China. The American's saw a market in China in which they could sell their goods (primarily textile products). Additionally, China was the link into all of Asia, and as such would be an important aspect in furthering the US as a global power through economic power. However, many other European countries were also interested in China, as demonstrated through the 'spheres of influence' policy. The other countries basically wanted to make China into colonies, though, which was not what the US wanted. Thus, the US made the Open Door policy, to allow for all countries (including the US) to have equal access to trade within China. This made it that the US could participate in the profitable trading (economics) taking place in China.
http://www.iefd.org/manifestos/anti_imperialist_twain.php
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/429642/Open-Door-policy
http://history.state.gov/milestones/1899-1913/hay-and-china
By: Melissa Nelson, Natalie Kerby, and Jacob Cooney A3
America's involvement in China during the time when the Open Door policy was created helped lead to the beginning of America's interest and participation in Eastern Asian events. It let America have a role among other foreign (European) powers on a global scale, and it also was very important in making a lasting American relationship with Asian countries.
This source focused on the Open Door policy, both describing how it came about, and how it impacted America.