USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Roosevelt believed that displaying U.S. power to the world would deter nations from fighting. He expressed this belief with a West African saying, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” 1907-1909-Roosevelt sent the Navy on a world tour to show the world the U.S. naval power.

Detailed explanation-2: -The idea is negotiating peacefully but also having strength in case things go wrong. Simultaneously threatening with the “big stick", or the military, ties in heavily with the idea of Realpolitik, which implies a pursuit of political power that resembles Machiavellian ideals.

Detailed explanation-3: -How did Teddy Roosevelt’s approach to foreign policy reflect the proverb “speak softly and carry a big stick?” He believed in being patient but would use strong force if necessary, and his Big Stick Policy emphasized diplomacy (negotiation) backed by force.

Detailed explanation-4: –Roosevelt was more often engaged in the “big stick” to approach any type of problems that also involves foreign policies. Roosevelt’s main priority was to keep the United States safe and in control, and his aggressive approach to foreign policies made his priorities happen.

Detailed explanation-5: -On September 2, 1901, United States Vice President Theodore Roosevelt outlined his ideal foreign policy in a speech at the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights, Minnesota: “Speak softly, and carry a big stick.” Two weeks later, Roosevelt became president and “Big Stick diplomacy” defined his leadership.