Foreign Developments: Venezula Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Venezuela located?
A
Latin America
2
Q
What was the issue in 1895 with Venezuela?
A
Border disputes between British Guiana and Venezuela
3
Q
What did Cleveland say with the border dispute issue?
A
He said the USA should be a third party and make the final decision with the dispute
4
Q
What was Britains initial response to Cleveland’s request with the border dispute?
A
They refused
5
Q
What did the United States do when Britain refused to let America settle the dispute?
A
The USA threatened to send 54 vessels to Venezuela
6
Q
How did Britain respond when USA military power was mentioned?
A
They allowed the United States to give the final ruling
7
Q
What was the final ruling of the USA on the border dispute?
A
It was decided in favour of Venezuela
