Oil, war, and Anglo-American relations : American and British reactions to Mexico's expropriation of foreign oil properties, 1937-1941
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Oil, war, and Anglo-American relations : American and British reactions to Mexico's expropriation of foreign oil properties, 1937-1941
（Contributions in Latin American studies, no. 19）
Greenwood Press, 2001
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
The Mexican expropriation of British and American properties in March 1938 marked the first time any oil-producing country successfully stood up to foreign companies who claimed to own oil properties in that country and who had the support of their respective governments. Totally reliant on overseas oil at a time when war seemed imminent, British officials responsible for policy toward Mexico immediately emphasized the importance of preventing other oil-exporting nations from following Mexico's lead. Washington also sought to make an example of Mexico-one that would guarantee respect for U.S. businesses operating abroad.
Although both Washington and London wanted to return to the pre-expropriation status quo, Washington was unwilling to work with London to achieve this goal, and Washington's attitude paralleled its reaction to British efforts to get U.S. support on certain defense issues during this critical period. The resulting Anglo-American strife over how to handle Mexico was also consistent with Anglo-American commercial competition and the oil rivalry in Mexico early in the century.
Table of Contents
Introduction Setting the Stage Anglo-American Tension before the Expropriation: November 1936-March 1938 Washington's Reaction to the Expropriation: March 1938-November 1938 The Reaction of Whitehall and the Oil Companies: March 1938-November 1938 The Boycott: March 1938-September 1939 U.S. and Oil Company Policy after the Agrarian Settlement: November 1938-May 1940 The American Settlement: May 1940-October 1943 Britain and the American Settlement: May 1940-June 1943 Conclusion Dramatis Personae Bibliography
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