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The Influence of Sea Power Upon History
History of naval warfare book published in 1890 by Alfred Thayer Mahan which argued that control of the sea was they key to world influence. -
Monroe Doctrine
U.S foreign policy of opposing European colonization of the Western Hemisphere. -
Spanish - American War
Military conflict between the U.S and Spain which resulted in the gaining temporary control of Cuba and ownership of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippians -
Open-Door policy
Foreign policy proposed by the U.S in 1899, under which ALL nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China
