Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes American Foreign Policy

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes American foreign policy in Latin American countries in the first twenty years of the twentieth century?

• A) It demonstrated the commitment of the United States to preventing human rights abuses and the receptiveness of these countries to American aid.
• B) It demonstrated American willingness to intervene in a nation's internal affairs to promote American interests.
• C) It was characterized by Americans' willingness to rely on Europeans to take the lead in interventions as a means of preserving American resources.
• D) It was characterized by a respect for the sovereignty of other nations that fostered mutual respect and helped bring about economic cooperation.
• E) It made sure that any foreign interventions were calculated and rare, especially during Wilson's presidency which saw far fewer interventions than Taft's.

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Definitions:

External Abdominal Oblique

A large muscle on the outer surface of the lower abdomen that functions in rotating and bending the body.

Levator Scapulae

A muscle in the back that elevates the scapula (shoulder blade).

Scapula

The shoulder blade, a large, flat, triangular bone situated on the posterior of the shoulder, connecting the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collar bone).

Serratus Anterior

A muscle located on the side of the chest, playing a crucial role in the movement and rotation of the shoulder blade (scapula).