president theodore roosevelts \speak softly and carry a big stick\ foreign policy was based on\nintimidation…

president theodore roosevelts \speak softly and carry a big stick\ foreign policy was based on\nintimidation and punishment.\nintimidation and invasion.\ndiplomacy and influence.\ndiplomacy and annexation.

president theodore roosevelts \speak softly and carry a big stick\ foreign policy was based on\nintimidation and punishment.\nintimidation and invasion.\ndiplomacy and influence.\ndiplomacy and annexation.

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The "speak softly and carry a big stick" policy meant using diplomacy (speaking softly) while having the military - power (big stick) to back up one's influence. It was not about punishment, invasion, or annexation as primary means.

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C. diplomacy and influence.