Question

which action demonstrates how president theodore roosevelt could \speak softly\ instead of \using a big stick\? he negotiated treaties and agreements. he forced the dominican republic to pay its debts. he suppressed a revolution in cuba. he supported the rebels in panama.

Explanation:

The phrase "speak softly" in Roosevelt's "big stick" diplomacy refers to using diplomacy and negotiation rather than force. Negotiating treaties and agreements is a diplomatic (soft) approach, while the other options involve force or intervention (using the "big stick").

Answer:

A. He negotiated treaties and agreements.