Taft's "dollar diplomacy" was intended to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT
A. encourage private corporations to invest abroad.
B. promote American corporate interests overseas through regular use of armed force.
C. foster economic stability.
D. tie debt-ridden nations to the United States instead of to Europe.
Answer: B
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