Asked by Ayleen Avendano on May 26, 2024

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Who famously said "speak softly and carry a big stick"?

A) Grover Cleveland
B) William Howard Taft
C) Theodore Roosevelt
D) John Muir

Carry A Big Stick

A phrase associated with Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy, which emphasizes negotiating peacefully while simultaneously displaying military power.

  • Explore the motivations that prompted the United States to pursue aggressive actions in its foreign policy at the beginning of the century.
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Halie HeacockMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Theodore Roosevelt is famously associated with the phrase "speak softly and carry a big stick," which encapsulates his foreign policy approach known as Big Stick diplomacy.