Why was catherine the great’s acquisition of a warm-water port so important for russia? select all that apply.

it demonstrated russia’s rising power.

it slowed western influence on russia.

it limited ottoman turkish expansion.

it fostered a military alliance with sweden.

it improved the ability to conduct trade.

the indians crossed artificial boundaries, setting the stage for conflict

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.