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Which of the following actions illustrated the usage of the Monroe

Doctrine in the second half of the 19th century?

AMatthew Perry opening up trade relations with Japan
BThe United States dominating sugar production in Hawaii
CPolk citing the doctrine as justifi cation for Manifest Destiny
DJohn Hay’s insistence on the Open Door Policy
EThe United States’ arbitration in the Venezuelan boundary dispute

with Britain

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It would be "(E) The United States’ arbitration in the Venezuelan boundary dispute with Britain," that illustrated the usage of the Monroe Doctrine in the second half of the 19th century, since this involved the US "laying claim" to the territory in the name of its own interests. 

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