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The Influence of Sea Power Upon History
Alfred T. Mahan
A military historian & naval officer
-a book that asserted naval powers importance published in America
-This book helped influence a powerful navy
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Annexation of Hawaii
-President Harrison, Cleveland, and McKinley.
-Harrison couldn’t get senate approval of the annexation of Hawaii before Cleveland came into office. Cleveland said no. He left office and McKinley said yes
-In America and Hawaii
-Lead to Hawaii becoming a territory and eventually a state
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Great White Fleet
-Roosevelt
-16 white battleships on a tour around the world
-The 43,000 mile, 14-month circumnavigation would include 20 port calls on six continents”
-Showed off America’s increasing navy power
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“Dollar Diplomacy”
-Taft
-A policy that aimed to increase investments in Central America and the Caribbean
-In Central America and the Caribbean
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Pershing Hunts Pancho Villa in Mexico
-Pancho, Wilson and, General John J. Pershing.
-Pancho a rebel leader raided a city killing 18 Americans. Wilson sent General John J. Pershing along with 10,000 troops to catch Pancho. U.S. eventually pulled troops out of Mexico.
-In Mexico
-Showed that the U.S. would not be afraid to get involved and defend themselves
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