... to eschew European powers from the hemisphere. With its rise to regional power, the US starts making its first counteractions to European influence in the Americas. The US takes up a mantle, appointing itself big brother to weaker American allies. In the case of Great Britain's claim on Venezuelan land bordering British Guiana, America steps in to compel the British to respect ... a competitor with European powers. When the US begins venturing into Asia, it takes another step to becoming more like European powers. Economic, not ideological, interests fueled US involvement in China. Char...

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