Question

“Speak softly and carry a big stick.”

This quote explains the idea behind Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick diplomacy. In practice, what does it mean?

A. The United States should pull all military presence out of foreign countries.
B. The United States should invest a lot of money to develop the infrastructure of poor countries.
C. The United States should sometimes use the threat of force to persuade a foreign country.
D. The United States should conquer as many neighboring countries as possible.

Answer 1

Answer:

a

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: C is correct.

Explanation: This statement says a lot about Theodore Roosevelt´s mentality or psychology - extroverted speaker and rhetorician. During his mandate in White House USA entered among world powers. USA defeated Spain and introduced protectorate in Cuba, Dominican Republic, Panama, started contructing Panama canal. In the end of his mandate American Navy was the second biggest after the British one.