What is “gunboat diplomacy”? A. the threat of force by a powerful nation against a less powerful nation in order to have their demands met B. the exchange of weapons by a powerful nation to a less powerful nation so they will fight a war for them C. the offer of naval support from a powerful nation to a less powerful nation to protect them from a common enemy D. the removal of weapons by a powerful nation from a less powerful nation to ensure that neighboring nations are safe