The primary goal of the United States foreign policy referred to in the cartoon "the big stick in the Caribbean sea" was to

Question

(4 points)
Responses

build United States factories in the Caribbean region
build United States factories in the Caribbean region

improve relations with Caribbean nations
improve relations with Caribbean nations

provide defense for nations in the Caribbean
provide defense for nations in the Caribbean

protect United States interests in the Caribbean region

Answer 1

The primary goal of the United States foreign policy referred to in the cartoon "the big stick in the Caribbean Sea" was to protect United States interests in the Caribbean region. This reflects the notion of using a strong military presence (symbolized by the "big stick") to ensure stability and protect American economic and political interests in the area.