Both Sam Adams and John Hancock had anti-British sentiments. In the 1760s the British imposed regulatory measures in America so they could have greater authority over the region. John Hancock was influential and quite wealthy so he thought it was time to aid the American cause for independence from the British as he felt their influence in America was harming it.
Answer:
Big stick ideology, big stick diplomacy, or big stick policy refers to President Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy: "speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far."
Explanation:
It was designed to showcase America's naval strength, make diplomatic contact, establish goodwill, and to perform humanitarian roles
