What was Roosevelt's big stick diplomacy?

A.

a system of foreign policy that established U. S. superiority in Asia

B.

a system of foreign policy in which the U. S. used force to gain colonies

C.

a system of foreign policy that allowed the U. S. to intervene in Europe's wars

D.

a system of foreign policy in which the U. S. threatened to use force to achieve its goals

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Adele

2 December, 07:32

What was Roosevelt's big stick diplomacy?

A.

a system of foreign policy that established U. S. superiority in Asia

B.

a system of foreign policy in which the U. S. used force to gain colonies

C.

a system of foreign policy that allowed the U. S. to intervene in Europe's wars

D.

a system of foreign policy in which the U. S. threatened to use force to achieve its goals

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Rogelio Kelley · Answer 1

Roosevelt's big stick diplomacy is (C) a system of foreign policy that allowed the U. S. to intervene in Europe's wars

Explanation:

"Big Stick Diplomacy" refers to President "Theodore Roosevelt's" foreign policy which says, "speak softly and carry a 'big stick', you will go far". He always wanted to show America's power around the globe.

In 1902, President of Venezuela, denied paying foreign debts and damages that were suffered by the European people in Venezuela war. But this issue was addressed in international court for negotiation and then Venezuela had to pay all the claims.

As a result, many other countries and even U. S was not able to take any action against this decision. U. S thought that this might favor Europe in future also. To prevent such interventions from Europe in future, this big stick policy was made.