2F The goal of the Henry Clay's American System was to... *
A. Force Mexico to sell California and Texas to the United States.
B. Link the economies of the East and West through construction projects.
C. Encourage people to settle the western frontier by selling them cheap land.
D. Encourage the expansion of slavery into the western frontier.

roosevelt believed that in light of the country's recent military successes, it was unnecessary to use force to achieve foreign policy goals, so long as the military could threaten force. this belief, and his strategy of “speaking softly and carrying a big stick,” shaped much of roosevelt's foreign policy.

the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation.

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