To best compare the goals of "big stick" diplomacy and dollar diplomacy, we can analyze the goals associated with each approach.
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Big Stick Diplomacy (associated with Theodore Roosevelt) emphasizes using military power and intervention as a means of maintaining order and establishing U.S. dominance, particularly in Latin America. Key goals would include:
- Establish U.S. military power.
- Reinforce U.S. control over Latin America.
- End conflicts with military intervention.
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Dollar Diplomacy (associated with William Howard Taft) focuses on economic interests and financial stability, encouraging investment and using economic means rather than military interventions to achieve foreign policy goals. Key goals would include:
- Establish financial stability.
- Expand U.S. economic interests.
- Reduce the use of military intervention.
Based on these understandings, the chart that best compares the two diplomacies would include entries that clearly distinguish between military power used in "big stick" diplomacy and economic interests pursued in dollar diplomacy.
The chart that reflects these distinctions accurately is likely to include the following comparison points:
- Big Stick Diplomacy: End conflict with military intervention.
- Dollar Diplomacy: Establish financial stability, Expand U.S. economic interests, Reduce use of military intervention.
Therefore, the most appropriate response from your provided options would likely be:
“Big Stick” Diplomacy Dollar Diplomacy
End conflict with military intervention/force
Establish financial stability
Reinforce U.S. control over Latin America
End conflict peacefully
Reduced use of military intervention
Establish U.S. military power
Expand U.S. economic interests
This structure clearly represents the differentiating goals of both types of diplomacy.
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