Because everybody else did. If the US didn't, someone would've established "a beach head" there (established something more than "keeping the peace"). The whole campaign was intended to maintain order and stability in China.
to support U.S. trade goals by helping to preserve China as a nation.
Boxer rebellion
Kuwait
Brazil did send a division in World War II. It was equipped by the US and served in Italy.
December 8th, 1941.
to support U.S. trade goals by helping to preserve China as a nation.
to support U.S. trade goals by helping to preserve China as a nation.
to support U.S. trade goals by helping to preserve China as a nation.
to support U.S. trade goals by helping to preserve China as a nation.
to support U.S. trade goals by helping to preserve China as a nation.
Boxer Rebellion/China 1900 & Philippine Insurrection 1900-1902
the u.s send troops into Cambodia. apex
Boxer rebellion
the u.s send troops into Cambodia. apex
Nationalist China was an ally but did not send troops. The others were neutral.
the president has the power to send troops to the battle.
Nationalist China wanted to send troops to Korea but the US wouldn't allow it; as it might have inflamed the war more (made Red China even more angry).