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What was Fish's role in the Virginius incident?

  • Handled it

  • Ignored it

  • Escalated it

  • Initiated it

Answer

Handled it. Fish, the US Secretary of State, played a crucial role in the Virginius incident, a diplomatic crisis involving the seizure of an American ship by Spanish authorities in 1873. Fish's skillful handling of the situation, including his negotiations with Spain and his efforts to protect American citizens, helped resolve the crisis peacefully and preserve diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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