Question 3 of 9
How did Taft's policy in Latin America differ from Roosevelt's approach?
A.
It relied heavily on military intervention to maintain order.
B.
It emphasized building economic ties rather than using military force.
C.
It criticized imperialism and promoted peace throughout Latin America.
D.
It established new economic opportunities by building the Panama Canal.
B. It emphasized building economic ties rather than using military force.
TYSM
B. It emphasized building economic ties rather than using military force.
To determine how Taft's policy in Latin America differed from Roosevelt's approach, we can examine the different options provided and see which one aligns with each president's policies.
Option A states that Taft's policy relied heavily on military intervention to maintain order. To check if this is accurate, we can look into the actions and statements made by Taft during his presidency. Taft's policy, known as "dollar diplomacy," focused on increasing American investment and economic influence in Latin America. It did involve using military force on occasion, but it was not the central aspect of his policy. Therefore, option A is not the correct answer.
Option B suggests that Taft's policy emphasized building economic ties rather than using military force. This aligns with the concept of "dollar diplomacy," as Taft sought to increase economic involvement in the region through investments and loans. This option is consistent with Taft's policies and is a potential correct answer.
Option C states that Taft's policy criticized imperialism and promoted peace throughout Latin America. While it is true that Taft's policy sought to promote peace, there is no evidence to suggest that it criticized imperialism. In fact, "dollar diplomacy" can be seen as a form of economic imperialism. Therefore, option C is not the correct answer.
Option D suggests that Taft's policy established new economic opportunities by building the Panama Canal. While it is true that the construction of the Panama Canal occurred during Taft's presidency, it does not fully capture his overall policy approach. The focus of "dollar diplomacy" was on economic ties and investments rather than specific infrastructure projects like the Panama Canal. Therefore, option D is not the correct answer.
Based on this analysis, the correct answer is option B: Taft's policy in Latin America differed from Roosevelt's approach because it emphasized building economic ties rather than using military force.