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Chapter 27: The path of empire
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10th Grade
03/10/2013

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Naval Race
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  • Caused by Capt. Mahan's book which argued that to control the sea was the key to world dominance
  • Stimulated the creation of a strong navy force putting the U.S. in 3rd place for the strongest navy force after GB and Germany   
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Big Sister Policy
Definition
James Blaine's policy that aimed to open Latin markets to the United States
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Venezuelan Squall
Definition
  • Dispute of land that had hold between British Guiana and Venezuela 
  • If britian tried to take the territory, President Cleveland said he would uphold the Monroe Doctrine and defend the territory
  • Result: the M.D. was enhanced and GB tried to cultivate friendship w/ the US
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The Great Reproachment
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Reconciliation between U.S. and GB that created diplomatic, political, militarial, and economical alliances, becoming the cornerstone for both nation's foreign policies 

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