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President Theodore Roosevelt’s “speak softly and carry a big stick” foreign policy was based on
intimidation and punishment.
intimidation and invasion.
diplomacy and influence.
diplomacy and annexation.
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diplomacy and influence.
Roosevelt meant negotiate quietly (speak softly) while backing diplomacy with the threat of military power (the "big stick") to influence other nations' behavior.
Roosevelt meant negotiate quietly (speak softly) while backing diplomacy with the threat of military power (the "big stick") to influence other nations' behavior.
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