Lending a Helping Hand: Dollar Diplomacy in Latin America

Authors

Rachel Hollenbeck, University of Nebraska at KearneyFollow

Abstract

“Lending a Helping Hand: Dollar Diplomacy in Latin America” examines Dollar Diplomacy as a U.S. foreign policy during the Taft Administration, including the context and previous policies related to Dollar Diplomacy and the success and breakdown of Dollar Diplomacy in Latin America. An explanation of Dollar Diplomacy and the reasons behind implementing the policy are also a part of this study. This paper reveals an aspect of U.S. and Latin American relations that still affects foreign affairs today. While the intentions in creating Dollar Diplomacy were a mixture of good and bad and the hopes for a successful and profitable relationship were high, the results did not ultimately achieve the success desired.

Recommended Citation

Hollenbeck, Rachel (2020) "Lending a Helping Hand: Dollar Diplomacy in Latin America," Undergraduate Research Journal: Vol. 24, Article 3.
Available at: https://openspaces.unk.edu/undergraduate-research-journal/vol24/iss1/3