Which of the following is not a legacy of new imperialism? a. colonial nationalist movements

b. slavery was outlawed, and former slaves were offered full citizenship

c. widespread migrations

d. racism

d. it spread christianity. i just took the test and got it right.

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.