Question

What was Taft’s goal in encouraging businesses and investors to invest in Latin America?

Select one:

a. to strengthen the U.S. military.

b. so that those countries would not be able to develop economies of their own.

c. to make canals in every Latin American country.

d. to strengthen their economies so that European nations would not be as able to influence these countries.

Answer 1

the correct answer is D

d. to strengthen their economies so that European nations would not be as able to influence these countries.

Taft used his policy of dollar diplomacy to enhance american influence in Latin americans country in sharp contrast with T. Roosovelt use of big stick policy. He wanted to encourage stability in Latin America by expanding American business interests there and making these nations independent from Europeans.