Roosevelt wanted to increase the influence and prestige of the U.S. on the world stage and make the country a global power. He believed that American values and ideals would have a postivie effect on the world. Roosevelt acted as a arbiter at the end of the Russo-Japenese war. He added the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monore Doctrine, and he initiated the construction of the Panama Canal.Roosevelt believed in the proverb, "Speak softly and carry a big stick" which was evident in his "Great White Fleet" which was the U.S. Navy battle fleet that completed a around the world trip between December 1907 and February 1909. Through his "Great White Fleet", Roosevelt sought to demonstrate growing military power and hope to enforce treaties and protect over sea holdings.
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Roosevelt wanted to increase the influence and prestige of the U.S. on the world stage and make the country a global power. He believed that American values and ideals would have a postivie effect on the world. Roosevelt acted as a arbiter at the end of the Russo-Japenese war. He added the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monore Doctrine, and he initiated the construction of the Panama Canal.Roosevelt believed in the proverb, "Speak softly and carry a big stick" which was evident in his "Great White Fleet" which was the U.S. Navy battle fleet that completed a around the world trip between December 1907 and February 1909. Through his "Great White Fleet", Roosevelt sought to demonstrate growing military power and hope to enforce treaties and protect over sea holdings.
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