I believe your answer would be B. Hope this helps!
The decline of the Ottoman Empire allowed Austria -Hungary to spread it's influence in Bosnia which upset the balance between the Great Powers in that region. if the Ottoman Empire was stronger Bosnia would have stayed firmly under ottoman control
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Answer: Gunboat Diplomacy.
Explanation: This is when a nation uses the threat of force or conspicuous displays of firepower to have influence in foreign policy, and it's called "Gunboat Diplomacy". The president Roosevelt used this tactic as a way to secure Panama's independence from Colombia; in a way of exchange the United States was able to secure access to what would become the Panama Canal.
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