President Theodore Roosevelt’s 'Big Stick' Diplomacy is best exemplified by:
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Correct answer: U.S. support for the Panamanian Revolution to secure the Canal Zone
Roosevelt believed in using the threat of military force to achieve foreign policy goals. When Colombia refused to sell land for the canal, the U.S. backed Panamanian rebels and quickly recognized the new nation.
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