Question

1. the roosevelt corollary built off of the

monroe doctrine,
stating that the united states could intervene
in the western hemisphere to keep
peace and protect its interests.
open door policy,
in china if foreign nations did not
allow free trade.

1. spheres of influence were

areas in china
where only one country
could colonize.
sections of europe
controlled trade.
review questions
questions 1–6 are about the foreign policies of three different presidents in the early 20th century. write
the letter for each president from the answer bank on the line. each answer is used twice.
answer bank
a) theodore roosevelt
b) william howard taft
c) woodrow wilson
1.) he believed that a strong economic presence through trade and investments in foreign countries
would advance american interests.
2.) he believed the united states should “speak softly and carry a big stick,” which meant solving
problems abroad through diplomacy but being prepared to use force if needed.

3.) he believed the united states should use its power to help countries develop democracies by
focusing on human rights and self - determination.
4.) he intervened in latin american countries like haiti and the dominican republic to protect
american lives and investments.
5.) he wanted the united states to act as an international police force to protect weaker countries
and u.s. interests.

Explanation:

1.

William Howard Taft's foreign policy (Dollar Diplomacy) emphasized economic presence via trade and investments to advance American interests.

Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy is associated with "speak softly and carry a big stick", using diplomacy with military readiness.

Woodrow Wilson's foreign policy focused on promoting democracy, human rights, and self - determination.

Answer:

B) William Howard Taft

2.