Question

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

(1 point)
Responses

To create alliances with other island nations.
To create alliances with other island nations.

To acquire territory primarily through purchases.
To acquire territory primarily through purchases.

To focus on developing domestic industries.
To focus on developing domestic industries.

To build a modern and powerful navy.

Answer 1

To build a modern and powerful navy.

Mahan argued that sea power—strong naval forces, bases, and control of trade routes—was essential for national greatness and building an empire.