Which country did Roosevelt want to impress when he sent the Great White Fleet around the world in the early 1900s?

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Aug 19, 2017

Roosevelt wanted to impress Japan when he sent the Great White Fleet around the world in the early 1900s.

Explanation:

During the Sino-Russian War, Japan had a fairly easy time destroying the Russian fleet. Therefore, the United States wanted to display its military presence and power in the Pacific.

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