Question

1. this excerpt is from a book by an influential american author of the 19th century.

the influence of the government will be felt in its most legitimate manner in maintaining an armed navy, of a size commensurate with the growth of its shipping and the importance of the interests connected with it.
—captain alfred t. mahan, 1890
during the late 1800’s, how did the u.s. government support implementation of the policy described in this excerpt?
∘ by granting france commercial rights to the panama canal
∘ by adopting an isolationist foreign policy toward countries in the caribbean
∘ by obtaining coaling stations in the pacific
∘ by recognizing mexico’s independence and sovereignty
clear all

Explanation:

The excerpt from Captain Alfred T. Mahan emphasizes the need for a strong navy and naval infrastructure. To support this, obtaining coaling stations in the Pacific (option C) was a way to ensure the navy had refueling points for global reach, aligning with Mahan's naval strategy. Other options: Granting France Canal rights (A) is incorrect as the US later took over the Canal project. Isolationism (B) contradicts Mahan's push for naval power and global influence. Recognizing Mexico’s sovereignty (D) is unrelated to naval strategy.

Answer:

C. By obtaining coaling stations in the Pacific