Round 3: Tossup 16

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

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