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Which of the following would prevent Japanese intervention in its neighboring island of the Philippines?

the Gentlemen’s Agreement
the Roosevelt Corollary
the Root-Takahira Agreement
the Treaty of Portsmouth
the Teller Amendment

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option b is the correct answer


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Answer:

The Correct Answer is C

The Root-Takahira Agreement

Step-by-step explanation:

  • The Root-Takahira Agreement of 1908 was signed between the United States and Japan.
  • A pledge to maintain the status quo in the far east.
  • Recognize independence and maintain the territorial integrity of China and continue the open door policy.
  • Maintenance of free trade and equal commercial opportunity and in return Japan recognize the United States control over the Philippines and Hawaii.
  • The United States recognizes Japan's ability to annex Korea.

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