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Big stick diplomacy

-Speak softly and carry a big stick, and you will go far.

*Meaning that if you say something to someone and they don't do it you use military power to get it done

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How did the building of the Panama Canal show Theodore Roosevelt's Big Stick policy in action?

Panama belonged to Colombia. The US tried to negotiate with Colombia for permission to build the canal and control it once it was built but a deal could not be worked out. After a time, Panama revolted from Colombia ,the US backed the revolution , Panama became independent and an agreement to build the canal was made.


Who advocated big stick diplomacyin building the panama canal speak softly and carry a big stick?

President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt


The Panama Canal was an example of Theodore Roosevelt's support of?

The Panama Canal was an example of Theodore Roosevelt's support of American imperialism and Big Stick diplomacy. He believed in expanding U.S. influence through strategic military and economic power. The canal demonstrated his commitment to strengthening global trade routes and asserting U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere.


What was the result of US helping Panama protect itself?

It had something to do with the "Big-Stick Policy" a.k.a The Roosevelt Corollary.


What was Roosevelt's foreign policy called?

Roosevelt's foreign policy was known as the "Big Stick" diplomacy. This approach emphasized the use of military power and intervention as a means of achieving American goals abroad, particularly in Latin America. Roosevelt famously stated, "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far," highlighting his belief in a strong military presence to back diplomatic negotiations. This policy was evident in actions such as the construction of the Panama Canal and interventions in the Caribbean.


What is Roosevelt known for?

-He was a trust buster because he fought against corruption. -The Big Stick Diplomacy -The Panama Canal -Established the 1st National Wildlife Refuge


What was one example of Americas use of the big stack policy?

One example of America's use of the "big stick" policy was during the construction of the Panama Canal in the early 1900s. President Theodore Roosevelt asserted U.S. influence in Latin America by supporting a revolution in Panama against Colombia, allowing the U.S. to secure control over the canal zone. This demonstrated the policy's principle of using military power as a means to achieve diplomatic goals, emphasizing a willingness to use force if necessary to protect American interests in the region.


How was the panama revolution an example of speak softly but carry a big stick?

The Panama featured canal related incidents of the Big Stick Diplomacy.


What is Roosevelt big stick diplomacy?

It is "Speak Softly and carry a big stick" at here the big stick means the US Military, for example the canal in Panama, the US did not want to go all around Latin America to get supplies to the other side of the US or other countries so they wanted to build a canal so it can decrease the time. First the Columbia people had control of Panama so they did not want the US to intervent them, so then TR used the Big Stick Diplomacy to let Panama independence and get rid of the Colombia's then the Panama's would let the US build the canal. This is a example from the Big Stick Diplomacy, hope this helps. And also this happened during 1901.


What was Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy built around?

Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy was built around the principle of "speak softly and carry a big stick," emphasizing diplomacy backed by military strength. He believed in an assertive approach to international relations, exemplified by the construction of the Panama Canal and the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, which justified intervention in Latin America. His policies aimed to enhance American influence globally while ensuring stability in the Western Hemisphere.


Who was part of the big stick policy?

Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy was 'speak softly and carry a big stick."


Nickname of Teddy Roosevelt aggressive forgein policy?

The nickname of Teddy Roosevelt aggressive forgein policy is Big Stick Diplomacy.