Question

during the 1960s, communist nations sought to increase their influence in the developing nations of sub - saharan africa. which of the following policies would president kennedy most likely take and what would his rationale be?
reduce diplomatic efforts in sub - saharan africa in order to focus solely on domestic economic issues.
send in a large military force to take over the area and prevent communists from taking over.
increase funding for the peace corps in the region in order to build connections with people living there.
allow the communist nations to expand into the region in order to avoid conflict at all costs.

Explanation:

Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961. It aimed to promote peace and friendship by providing skilled volunteers to assist in development work in other countries. Increasing funding for the Peace Corps aligns with Kennedy's initiatives. Reducing diplomatic efforts (first option) goes against the spirit of engagement. Sending a large military force (second option) was not a typical approach for such influence - building in the context of soft - power projection. Allowing communist expansion (fourth option) contradicts the Cold - War era containment policy.

Answer:

Increase funding for the Peace Corps in the region in order to build connections with people living there.