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.

He used economic strategies to get what he wanted.
He used economic strategies to get what he wanted.

He asked for European help in the negotiations.
He asked for European help in the negotiations.

He offered Colombia a very large payment for the territory.
He offered Colombia a very large payment for the territory.

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He supported a revolution to gain control of the land.

Roosevelt backed Panamanian independence in 1903 and used the U.S. Navy to prevent Colombian forces from stopping it, securing the Canal Zone — an example of "big stick" (use or threat of force) diplomacy.