history 1302 --Theodore Roosevelt discussion post

This discussion forum has two objectives: (i) stimulate thinking about historical skills; (ii) )  generate informed discussion about section three topics. You are  advised to complete the following reading before you attempt  to participate in the discussion board:

Tindall, George Brown, and David E Shi. America. Print., Ch. 20 Roosevelt's "Big Stick" Diplomacy p. 922-933.

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