According to the Treaty of Paris of 1783, the Mississippi RIVER would be open for trade to both the Americans and the British.
The Constitutional Convention made this rule.
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Mississippi River
The French wanted to control Louisiana. The Mississippi River that open ports in Louisiana is a very important trade route.
The Constitutional Convention made this rule.
Except for the river valleys, all of it.
The Open Door Policy
The Open Door Policy
The Open Door Policy.
China
John Hayes Open Door Policy was trying to prevent China from being carved up into spheres of influence by the Russians, British, Japanese, etc... Basically was trying to get America a foothold in Chinese trade, because America was behind on getting spheres of influence, and didn't want to miss out.
The British wanted to trade opium for China's resources.