Word: outposted
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Dates: during 1895-1895
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...ascendancy in Cuba.- (b) This ascendancy is most desirable,- (1) To keep Cuba from Great Britain.- (x) It would complete a formidable chain of British possessions around our eastern coast.- (2) For the strategic value of Cuba to the U. S.- (x) A valuable outpost of defence.- (1) It has many excellent harbors.- (2) Our coast opposit has very few.- (x) Cuba commands many important lines of trade.- (1) Gulf of Mexico.- (2) Entire commerce passing through the Nicaragua canal.- (3) Commerce of the Mississippi valley...