Which statement offers the best argument AGAINST Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Stick" diplomacy?

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A Roosevelt used America's military power in an unjust manner in his pursuit of our foreign policy goals.Roosevelt used America's military power in an unjust manner in his pursuit of our foreign policy goals.
B Roosevelt's use of military threats angered Great Britain, France, and Germany and helped cause World War I.Roosevelt's use of military threats angered Great Britain, France, and Germany and helped cause World War I.
C Roosevelt was successful in bringing much of Latin America under direct American control, including Cuba and the Panama Canal.Roosevelt was successful in bringing much of Latin America under direct American control, including Cuba and the Panama Canal.
D "Big Stick" diplomacy had few strengths and its main effect was actually an increase in revolution and conflict in the Western Hemisphere

Answer 1

The statement that offers the best argument AGAINST Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Stick" diplomacy is:

D: "Big Stick" diplomacy had few strengths and its main effect was actually an increase in revolution and conflict in the Western Hemisphere.

This statement critiques the overall effectiveness and consequences of Roosevelt's approach, suggesting that it led to more problems rather than solving them, which directly questions the merits of his diplomatic strategy.