Question

d) prevent other nations from trading with south american nations

1. from 1900 to 1915, a basic aim of united states foreign policy was to

a) develop close economic ties with african nations
b) oppose revolutionary movements in western europe
c) promote united states influence in latin america and the pacific
d) prevent the spread of communism in western europe and asia

Explanation:

From 1900 to 1915, U.S. foreign policy focused on expanding influence in Latin America (e.g., Roosevelt Corollary) and the Pacific (e.g., annexation of Hawaii, Open Door Policy in Asia). Option a is incorrect (no major focus on Africa), b is wrong (no opposition to Western European revolutions), d is anachronistic (communism spread concern was post-WWII).

Answer:

c) promote United States influence in Latin America and the Pacific