Question

what was the main reason that president theodore roosevelt used the big stick policy?
he wanted to show critics in the united states that he could control the economy.
he wanted to show the world that the united states was a strong country.
he wanted to expand the empire of united states into more areas of the world.
he wanted to force other countries to become democracies.

Explanation:

The Big Stick policy was about projecting American power. It wasn't mainly about domestic economic control (so the first option is wrong). While expansion could be a side - effect, the core was showing strength. Forcing democracy wasn't the main aim. The policy's essence was to display U.S. strength to the world.

Answer:

He wanted to show the world that the United States was a strong country.