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Note to players: Your answer should specify both a country and a military force. A fight between members of this military force and locals outside the True Blue saloon in Valparaíso led to a brief diplomatic crisis in 1891. (-5[1])While an officer in this force, (-5[1])a book on the “Influence of” similar forces “on History” was written by Alfred Thayer Mahan. (10[1])A skirmish between the Mexican Army and members of this force in Tampico (10[1])led to the 1914 occupation of Veracruz. Before becoming a Rough Rider, Theodore Roosevelt (-5[1])was an assistant secretary for this force; (10[2])later. An explosion in Havana Harbor involving (10[1])part of (10[1])this force led to the Spanish-American War. (10[2])For 10 points, what military force included the Great White Fleet and USS Maine? ■END■ (10[2])

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