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How did Roosevelt's actions in Panama show his 'big stick' diplomacy?
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He supported a revolution to gain control of the land.
He supported a revolution to gain control of the land. - no response given
He used economic strategies to get what he wanted.
He used economic strategies to get what he wanted. - no response given
He asked for European help in the negotiations.
He asked for European help in the negotiations. - no response given
He offered Colombia a very large payment for the territory.
He offered Colombia a very large payment for the territory. - no response given
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Correct answer: He supported a revolution to gain control of the land.
Explanation: Roosevelt used the "big stick" policy — diplomacy backed by the threat or use of force — when U.S. warships blocked Colombian troops during Panama’s 1903 revolt, the U.S. quickly recognized Panama, and then negotiated the Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty giving the U.S. the Canal Zone. He relied on military power and coercive presence, not European help, economic pressure, or a large voluntary purchase.
Explanation: Roosevelt used the "big stick" policy — diplomacy backed by the threat or use of force — when U.S. warships blocked Colombian troops during Panama’s 1903 revolt, the U.S. quickly recognized Panama, and then negotiated the Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty giving the U.S. the Canal Zone. He relied on military power and coercive presence, not European help, economic pressure, or a large voluntary purchase.
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