Writing Assignment: African Proverb

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

I'm not even sure what this is asking me to write about, and I have no idea where to start. Any brainstorming or topic ideas will help so much. Medals to everyone who tries to help me!

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Writing Assignment: African Proverb

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 action.
In an essay of approximately 500 words, explain how the imperialistic attitude of the United States fit the meaning of the proverb.

I'm not even sure what this is asking me to write about, and I have no idea where to start. Any brainstorming or topic ideas will help so much. Medals to everyone who tries to help me!

saaarrrahhhh · Answer

@BasilisHolmes33 
1. No 
2. There aren't choices so no its not B? I was asking for some ideas of what to write about or what this means