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

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