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Maximillian

21 May, 22:38

Why was William Howard Taft concerned about Latin American countries being in debt to European

countries?

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A. Latin American debt would damage the economies of countries that owed money to European

countries.

B. Latin American debt would leave those countries with little money to spend on export goods

from the United States.

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C. Latin American debt would provide European countries with an excuse to claim territory in the

Western Hemisphere.

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D. Latin American debt would give European countries an economic advantage over the United

States when paid back.