Question

Which of the following best supports why the cartoonist portrayed President Roosevelt walking through the Caribbean?

A. To illustrate President Roosevelt's use of military force against the region
B. To show President Roosevelt's love of the outdoors
C. To portray President Roosevelt as a dictator over the region
D. To show President Roosevelt's influence in the region

Answer 1

The cartoonist portrayed President Roosevelt walking through the Caribbean to show his influence in the region.

Step-by-step explanation:

The cartoonist portrayed President Roosevelt walking through the Caribbean to show his influence in the region.

Roosevelt's foreign policy approach was to 'speak softly and carry a big stick,' which meant using military force when necessary to achieve foreign policy goals.

The portrayal of President Roosevelt walking through the Caribbean symbolizes his role as the 'policeman of the hemisphere' and his willingness to intervene in Latin American nations.