What was one example of Americas use of the big stack policy?

One example of America's use of the "big stick" policy was during the construction of the Panama Canal in the early 1900s. President Theodore Roosevelt asserted U.S. influence in Latin America by supporting a revolution in Panama against Colombia, allowing the U.S. to secure control over the canal zone. This demonstrated the policy's principle of using military power as a means to achieve diplomatic goals, emphasizing a willingness to use force if necessary to protect American interests in the region.