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Enacted in 1850 between the U.S.A. and Great Britain, the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty provided that Great Britain renounced any further aim to colonize any territory in the Western Hemisphere. Both the US and Britain further agreed that any canal built in Central America would be built and fortified only by mutual consent. | |||
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U.S. and Britain agreed that both nations were not to colonize or control any Central American republic, neither nation would seek exclusive control of Isthmian canal, if canal built protected by both nations for neutrality and security. Any canal built open to all nations on equal terms. --> | U.S. and Britain agreed that both nations were not to colonize or control any Central American republic, neither nation would seek exclusive control of Isthmian canal, if canal built protected by both nations for neutrality and security. Any canal built open to all nations on equal terms. --> | ||
This treaty was rescinded by the [[Hay-Pauncefote Treaty]], 1901. | |||
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Latest revision as of 12:01, 29 July 2024
Enacted in 1850 between the U.S.A. and Great Britain, the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty provided that Great Britain renounced any further aim to colonize any territory in the Western Hemisphere. Both the US and Britain further agreed that any canal built in Central America would be built and fortified only by mutual consent.
This treaty was rescinded by the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty, 1901.