5 Questions
What influential book convinced many Americans that a larger navy with ports around the world, especially in the Pacific, would help the United States become stronger?
The Influence of Sea Power
What was the belief that the rights of US citizens should be given to anyone living in a territory of the USA called?
The Constitution follows the flag
What did the annexation of Alaska contribute to the United States?
New opportunities for fishing, whaling, mining, and fur trapping
What did Hawaii provide strategically for the United States?
A strategic location halfway between California and Japan with good harbors to supply the navy
What did many whites in the United States believe about their destiny at the time?
It was the destiny of the white man to rule the world
Explore the factors that led to the United States' interest in acquiring Alaska and Hawaii as new territories, including concerns about other nations' colonial activities and the influence of Admiral Mahan's book.
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