The Olney Interpretation (1895) of the Monroe Doctrine stated that:
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Correct answer: The U.S. was 'practically sovereign' on this continent and its 'fiat is law'
During a boundary dispute between Venezuela and British Guiana, Secretary of State Richard Olney asserted an extreme version of U.S. hegemony. This showed that by the late 19th century, the U.S. was ready to challenge even Great Britain for regional dominance.
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