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which of the following charts best compares the goals of \big stick\ diplomacy and dollar diplomacy? (1 point)big stick and dollar diplomacy\big stick\ diplomacydollar diplomacyend conflict with militaryestablish financial stabilityreduced use of military interventionexpand u.s. economic interestsend conflict by paying off aggressorsestablish u.s. military powerreinforce u.s. control over latin americabig stick and dollar diplomacy\big stick\ diplomacydollar diplomacyend conflict non - peacefullyexpand u.s. economic interestsreduced use of military interventionestablish financial stabilityend conflict with militaryestablish u.s. military powerreinforce us control over latin americabig stick and dollar diplomacy\big stick\ diplomacydollar diplomacyend conflict with military intervention/forceestablish financial stabilityreinforce u.s. control over latin americaend conflict peacefullyreduced use of military interventionestablish u.s. military powerexpand u.s. economic interestsbig stick and dollar diplomacy\big stick\ diplomacydollar diplomacyend conflict peacefullyestablish u.s. military powerreinforce u.s. control over latin americaend conflict peacefullyreduce use of military interventionestablish financial stabilityexpand u.s. economic interests
To solve this, we recall the definitions:
- "Big Stick" Diplomacy (Theodore Roosevelt): Uses military force/intervention to end conflicts, aims to establish financial stability, reinforce U.S. control over Latin America, and expand economic interests. It’s more about "speak softly and carry a big stick" (military as a threat or use).
- Dollar Diplomacy (William Taft): Uses economic means (loans, business) to end conflicts peacefully, reduces military intervention, establishes financial stability, and expands U.S. economic interests, while also reinforcing control over Latin America (but via economics).
Now analyze each option:
- First option: Swaps goals (Big Stick shouldn't have "reduced military intervention" as it's about using military; Dollar shouldn't have "establish U.S. military power"). Incorrect.
- Second option: Big Stick is not "end conflict non - peacefully" (it's military intervention, not "non - peaceful" in a vague sense) and Dollar's goals here are wrong (Dollar is not about military power). Incorrect.
- Third option:
- Big Stick: Ends conflict with military intervention/force (correct, as it's the "big stick" part), establishes financial stability (correct), reinforces U.S. control over Latin America (correct).
- Dollar Diplomacy: Ends conflict peacefully (using economic means, correct), reduces use of military intervention (correct, as it's economic - based), establishes U.S. military power? No, wait, no—wait, Dollar Diplomacy's goals are to end conflict peacefully, reduce military intervention, establish financial stability, and expand economic interests. Wait, the third option for Dollar has "Establish U.S. military power" which is wrong? Wait, no, let's re - check. Wait, no, the third option's Dollar Diplomacy: "End conflict peacefully", "Reduced use of military intervention", "Establish U.S. military power" – no, that's wrong. Wait, no, I think I made a mistake. Wait, let's check the fourth option? No, wait the fourth option: Big Stick is "end conflict peacefully" which is wrong (Big Stick is military - based). Wait, no, let's re - evaluate.
Wait, the correct breakdown:
- Big Stick: End conflict with military intervention/force, Establish financial stability, Reinforce U.S. control over Latin America, Expand U.S. economic interests.
- Dollar: End conflict peacefully, Reduce use of military intervention, Establish financial stability, Expand U.S. economic interests.
Looking at the third option:
Big Stick: End conflict with military intervention/force (correct), Establish financial stability (correct), Reinforce U.S. control over Latin America (correct).
Dollar: End conflict peacefully (correct), Reduced use of military intervention (correct), Establish U.S. military power (incorrect) – wait, no, that's a mistake. Wait, no, maybe I misread. Wait, the third option's Dollar Diplomacy has "Establish U.S. military power" – that's wrong. Wait, no, the fourth option: Big Stick is "end conflict peacefully" – wrong, as Big Stick is military. Wait, maybe the third option is the best among the wrong ones? Wait, no, let's check again.
Wait, the fourth option: Big Stick's "end conflict peacefully" is wrong (Big Stick is military - oriented). The third option: Big Stick's goals match (military intervention, financial stability, Latin America control). Dollar's goals: "End conflict peacefully" (correct, economic means), "Reduced use of military intervention" (correct), "Establish U.S. military power" – no, that's wrong. Wait, maybe a typo? Or maybe I messed up. Wait, no, the correct answer is the third option? Wai…
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The third option (the one with "End conflict with military intervention/force" for Big Stick and "End conflict peacefully" for Dollar Diplomacy, along with the other corresponding goals) is the correct one. To represent it as per the options (assuming the third option is the one with the radio button on the left - most third circle):
The correct chart is the third one, with:
"Big Stick" Diplomacy:
- End conflict with military intervention/force
- Establish financial stability
- Reinforce U.S. control over Latin America
Dollar Diplomacy:
- End conflict peacefully
- Reduced use of military intervention
- Establish U.S. military power (note: this might be a misprint, but among the options, this is the best fit)
- Expand U.S. economic interests