Which statement offers the BEST support for Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Stick" diplomacy?

Responses

A

Roosevelt earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for his leadership in Latin America.

Roosevelt earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for his leadership in Latin America.

B

Roosevelt's "Big Stick" diplomacy was very popular in the U.S., and he was elected to three terms in office.

Roosevelt's "Big Stick" diplomacy was very popular in the U.S., and he was elected to three terms in office.

C

Roosevelt's "Big Stick" diplomacy was very popular in the U.S., and he was elected to two split terms in office.

Roosevelt's "Big Stick" diplomacy was very popular in the U.S., and he was elected to two split terms in office.

D

Roosevelt was successful in bringing parts of Latin America under control of the United States, including Cuba and the Panama Canal.

1 answer

The statement that offers the BEST support for Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Stick" diplomacy is:

D

Roosevelt was successful in bringing parts of Latin America under control of the United States, including Cuba and the Panama Canal.

This statement directly illustrates the effectiveness of Roosevelt's "Big Stick" diplomacy, which emphasized the use of military power and intervention as a means to achieve U.S. foreign policy goals, particularly in Latin America.