Question

president theodore roosevelt quick check
why did theodore roosevelt think merely the threat of force was sufficient to achieve his foreign policy goals?
(1 point)
recent military successes had established the u.s.s ability to back up its threats
president mckinley had not been able to use u.s. military force to annex colonies
the american public did not support using military force to attain foreign policy goals
roosevelt felt that engaging in peaceful negotiation was more effective than using force

Explanation:

The United States had recent military successes (such as in the Spanish - American War). These successes demonstrated the U.S.'s military might. When a country has shown its ability to back up threats with force in the past, the mere threat of force can be a powerful diplomatic tool. Other options:

• President McKinley's inability to annex colonies via military force is not relevant to Roosevelt's belief in the threat of force.
• The American public's stance on using military force for foreign policy goals is not the main reason for Roosevelt's view.
• Roosevelt was known for his "big stick" diplomacy (threat of force), not for believing peaceful negotiation was more effective than using force.

Answer:

Recent military successes had established the U.S.'s ability to back up its threats.