Foreign Developments: Venezula Flashcards
Where is Venezuela located?
Latin America
What was the issue in 1895 with Venezuela?
Border disputes between British Guiana and Venezuela
What did Cleveland say with the border dispute issue?
He said the USA should be a third party and make the final decision with the dispute
What was Britains initial response to Cleveland’s request with the border dispute?
They refused
What did the United States do when Britain refused to let America settle the dispute?
The USA threatened to send 54 vessels to Venezuela
How did Britain respond when USA military power was mentioned?
They allowed the United States to give the final ruling
What was the final ruling of the USA on the border dispute?
It was decided in favour of Venezuela