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The Tyler Doctrine refers to U.S. President John Tyler's extension of the Monroe Doctrine to the Sandwich Islands, which are today referred to as the Hawaiian Islands.

Increased American involvement in Sandwich Islands (whaling, missionary activity) U.S. ex ex 1836 and 1839 French incidents December 1842 Hawaiian delegation to Secretary of State Webster December 30, 1842 President Tyler annual address February 1843 Lord George Paulet incident 1845 Hawaiian government Mahele reform creating free market in land - American planters move in

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