Understanding Big Stick Diplomacy

Understanding Big Stick Diplomacy

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

The video discusses the impact of powerful speeches and slogans, highlighting Theodore Roosevelt's famous phrase 'Speak softly and carry a big stick.' This phrase, which Roosevelt claimed to have adopted from an Old West African proverb, became the basis for big stick diplomacy. The video explains this diplomatic approach, which involves peaceful negotiation backed by military strength, and provides historical examples of its application by Roosevelt. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

Read more

9 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the introduction section?

The role of media in advertising

The history of American presidents

The influence of speeches and slogans

The impact of technology on society

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which president is associated with the phrase 'Speak softly and carry a big stick'?

Theodore Roosevelt

Abraham Lincoln

Franklin D. Roosevelt

George Washington

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the disputed origin of Roosevelt's famous phrase?

An Old West African proverb

A Native American saying

A European diplomatic term

A Chinese ancient text

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the core idea behind Big Stick Diplomacy?

Negotiating with kindness

Using military force without negotiation

Peaceful negotiation backed by military strength

Avoiding international conflicts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event was NOT mentioned as an example of Big Stick Diplomacy?

The anthracite coal strike

The construction of the Panama Canal

The Venezuelan affair of 1902

The Cuban Missile Crisis

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Roosevelt describe his policy approach?

As a reactive measure to crises

As a form of passive resistance

As intelligent forethought and decisive action

As a diplomatic failure

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Roosevelt's policy emphasize according to his description?

Economic sanctions as a primary tool

Avoidance of military involvement

Decisive action well in advance of crises

Immediate action without planning

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?