By 1890, the United States had by far the world's most productive economy. American industry produced twice as much as its closest competitor--Britain. But the United States was not a great military or diplomatic power. Its army numbered less than 30,000 troops, and its navy had only about 10,000 seamen. Britain's army was five times the size of its American counterpart, and its navy was ten times bigger. The United States' military was small because the country was situated between two large oceans and was surrounded by weak or friendly nations. It faced no serious military threats and had little interest in asserting military power overseas.<span>
During the late 19th century, the idea that the United States had a special mission to uplift "backward" people around the world also commanded growing support. The mainstream Protestant religious denominations established religion missions in Africa and Asia, including 500 missions in China by 1890.</span>
He wanted to set up a naval blockade, is the answer.
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The Danish resistance movements (Danish: Modstandsbevægelsen) were an underground insurgency to resist the German occupation of Denmark during World War II. ... Resistance agents killed an estimated 400 Danish Nazis, informers and collaborators until 1944. After that date, they also killed some German nationals.
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To try to buy Florida
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During the 1700s and early 1800s, Florida was occupied by Spain. However, in 1819, John Quincy Adams and the Spanish minister Do Luis de Onis signed a treaty called the Florida Purchase Treaty, where Spain agreed to let the US buy Florida. In return, certain debts were cancelled for Spain and Spain received tariff privileges.
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The belief that American settlers should start spreading westward and settling those lands.
