Question

question 7 of 10
how did dollar diplomacy help prevent costly wars?
a. it spread american influence by means of the gold standard.
b. it spread american influence by buying countries.
c. it spread american influence through business.
d. it spread american influence through missionary activity.

Explanation:

Dollar Diplomacy, used by the United States in the early 20th - century, aimed to promote American economic interests abroad. By investing in and promoting business - related activities in other countries, it created economic interdependencies. These interdependencies made war less likely as countries had economic incentives to maintain peaceful relations.

Answer:

C. It spread American influence through business.