Which of the following describes the difference between William Howard Taft’s policy toward Latin America and Theodore Roosevelt’s?

Question

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Taft did not want a strong U.S. role in Latin America, while Roosevelt did.
Taft did not want a strong U.S. role in Latin America, while Roosevelt did. - no response given

Taft favored more frequent military intervention in Latin America than Roosevelt.
Taft favored more frequent military intervention in Latin America than Roosevelt. - no response given

Taft encouraged American investment in Latin America more than Roosevelt.
Taft encouraged American investment in Latin America more than Roosevelt. - no response given

Taft used “international police power” to force Latin American countries to pay debts.
Taft used “international police power” to force Latin American countries to pay debts. - incorrect
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Answer 1

The correct response is: Taft encouraged American investment in Latin America more than Roosevelt.

William Howard Taft's approach, known as "Dollar Diplomacy," focused on promoting American business interests in Latin America and using economic power to achieve foreign policy goals, whereas Theodore Roosevelt was more inclined to use military force and intervention to assert U.S. influence in the region.