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Icon for Writing Assignment Writing Assignment: African Proverb

20 points

A famous quote by President Theodore Roosevelt was an old African proverb: “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” Roosevelt felt that the “big stick” was was action. 

In an essay of approximately 500 words, explain how the imperialistic attitude of the United States fit the meaning of the proverb.

Document your sources and refer to the writing rubric for guidance.