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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Historical Research and Study: The USS Maine

Question 2 • MO-US History II A

How was Taft’s foreign policy different from Roosevelt’s foreign policy?

Answer
A
Taft was not interested in promoting US interests in Asia.
B
Taft tried to get the United States more involved in European disagreements.
C
Taft’s policy focused entirely on promoting US business and banking overseas.

Explanation

Roosevelt used “Big Stick” diplomacy, relying on military strength and intervention to protect U.S. interests. Taft’s “Dollar Diplomacy” focused on using American business investment and banking to expand U.S. influence overseas. Therefore, the best answer is that Taft’s policy focused on promoting U.S. business and banking abroad.

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