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I know the Ottoman Fleet is in decline during this time, but this was also the era of naval blunders leading to outcry, foreign relations disasters, and even war...

...so...

Is there any plausible way for such a naval blunder to lead to an Ottoman American War instead of (or in addition to) the SAW?

Is it at all plausible for an Arab Revolt to occur early and with American support gain independence from the Turks (as a limited US protectorate)?

(Full disclosure, I had a dream last night of Teddy Roosevelt in the T. E. Lawrence sharif garb and Greatheart beard... That's where this comes from.)

Basically just wanting to see if full scale war can be achieved on land and sea during this last gasp of American imperialist fascination. Also wondered about Teddy of Arabia and the Rough Riders riding with Hashemites.

Also, might France and Spain while officially neutral, back the Ottomans with weapons, advisors, or money? Would Russia and the UK quietly back the US?

I'm jazzed about the idea and want feedback, so thanks in advance.
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