Question

According to Alfred Thayer Mahan, what was a key strategy for building an American empire?

Responses

To create alliances with other island nations.
To create alliances with other island nations. - no response given

To acquire territory primarily through purchases.
To acquire territory primarily through purchases. - no response given

To focus on developing domestic industries.
To focus on developing domestic industries. - no response given

To build a modern and powerful navy.
To build a modern and powerful navy. - no response given

Answer 1

To build a modern and powerful navy.

Mahan argued that national greatness depended on control of the sea through a strong navy, overseas bases/ports, and a merchant marine to project power and protect commerce.