HISTORY
THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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To negotiate for peace but have a strong military
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To arm the military with lots of powerful and new technological weapons
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The reversal of the Monroe Doctrine
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Communism’s motto
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -After assuming the presidency, Theodore Roosevelt promoted “big stick” diplomacy, which relied on a strong U.S. military to achieve America’s goals. Roosevelt used this forceful approach to intimidate Colombia and gain control over the “Canal Zone” in Panama.
Detailed explanation-3: -to have a lot of power, and therefore be able to get what you want. The company carries a big stick. Over the past 107 years it has built itself up into the biggest brand in the world and now controls 44 per cent of the global market. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary.
Detailed explanation-4: -The statement that offers the BEST argument AGAINST Theodore Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” diplomacy is that Roosevelt used America’s military power in an unjust manner in his pursuit of our foreign policy goals.