Please review the information about Alfred Thayer Mahan. Lifetime September 27, 1840–December 1, 1914 Hometown West Point, New York Career Highlights Union Navy lieutenant during the Civil War Professor and president of the U.S. Naval War College Author of several influential books about sea power strategy Fun Facts Graduated second in his class at the U.S. Naval Academy (1859) Theorized about the importance of sea power both at peace and at war "Organized force alone enables the quiet and the weak to go about their business and to sleep securely in their beds, safe from the violent without or within." - Alfred Thayer Mahan Choose the statement below that best describes Mr. Mahan. (U10.1 and Units 8-10 EOC Study Notes) TEKS - 4(A&B), 15(D) (1 point) Responses He theorized that the blending of European traditions and native wilderness in the frontier lands had developed the unique characteristics of American democracy and individualism, or self-reliance. He theorized that the blending of European traditions and native wilderness in the frontier lands had developed the unique characteristics of American democracy and individualism, or self-reliance. He worked to extend American political and commercial influence in Asia and Latin America. He pursued these goals through a variety of actions, such as a treaty with Nicaragua for the future construction of the Panama Canal and obtained the Territory of Alaska from Russia in 1867 which he was highly criticized for doing. He worked to extend American political and commercial influence in Asia and Latin America. He pursued these goals through a variety of actions, such as a treaty with Nicaragua for the future construction of the Panama Canal and obtained the Territory of Alaska from Russia in 1867 which he was highly criticized for doing. He was an American leader who was eager to expand U.S. influence especially by way of a strong U.S. navy. Mahan was a naval strategist and historian. He was an American leader who was eager to expand U.S. influence especially by way of a strong U.S. navy. Mahan was a naval strategist and historian. He identified and recruited volunteers for a new cavalry unit from states with climates similar to Spanish-controlled Cuba, where troops were needed. Cowboys, college athletes, and Native Americans all joined the Rough Riders.

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Based on the provided information about Alfred Thayer Mahan, the statement that best describes him is:

"He was an American leader who was eager to expand U.S. influence especially by way of a strong U.S. navy. Mahan was a naval strategist and historian."

This statement accurately reflects Mahan's focus on the importance of naval power in asserting national influence and security, as well as his role as a significant figure in naval strategy and history. His theories on sea power greatly influenced naval policy and military strategy in the United States and around the world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.