Diplomatic Strategies of Imperialism: Big Stick and Dollar Diplomacy

The video discusses two types of diplomacy during the age of imperialism: Big Stick Diplomacy by Theodore Roosevelt and Dollar Diplomacy by William Howard Taft. Roosevelt's approach involved negotiating peacefully but backing it with military strength, exemplified by the Panama Canal situation. Taft's Dollar Diplomacy focused on using economic influence rather than military force to achieve American goals, particularly in Latin America. The video also analyzes political cartoons depicting these diplomatic strategies.

What was the primary focus of Big Stick Diplomacy under Theodore Roosevelt?

• Environmental conservation

• Economic investments

• Military strength and negotiation

• Cultural exchange programs

How did Roosevelt plan to use the Big Stick Diplomacy in the Panama Canal situation?

• By promoting tourism

• By investing in local businesses

• By using military force if negotiations failed

• By offering cultural exchanges

Which president is associated with the phrase 'speak softly but carry a big stick'?

• Woodrow Wilson

• William Howard Taft

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Theodore Roosevelt

What was the main strategy of Dollar Diplomacy under President Taft?

• Promoting economic investments

• Using military interventions

• Establishing cultural ties

• Focusing on environmental policies

Which of the following best describes the approach of Dollar Diplomacy?

• Environmental protection

• Economic influence

• Military expansion

• Cultural dominance

What was a key difference between Big Stick and Dollar Diplomacy?

• One focused on military, the other on economics

• Both focused on economic investments

• One focused on cultural exchange, the other on military

• Both focused on military strategies

In the context of the political cartoons, what does the 'big stick' represent?

• Military and naval strength

• Cultural influence

• Economic power

• Environmental policies

What was the role of American businesses in Dollar Diplomacy?

• To focus on environmental conservation

• To establish cultural centers

• To invest and influence Latin America

• To promote military alliances

How did Taft's Dollar Diplomacy aim to influence Latin America?

• By focusing on environmental issues

• By investing American money and businesses

• By promoting cultural exchanges

• Through military interventions

What was the intended outcome of using Dollar Diplomacy in Latin America?

• To establish military bases

• To spread American economic influence

• To promote cultural festivals

• To conserve natural resources