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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?
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 Art of Naval Strategy
- The Might of Oceanic Warfare
- The Power of Maritime Dominance
- The Influence of Sea Power (correct)
What was the belief that the rights of US citizens should be given to anyone living in a territory of the USA called?
What was the belief that the rights of US citizens should be given to anyone living in a territory of the USA called?
- Manifest Destiny Doctrine
- The Constitution follows the flag (correct)
- Territorial Equality Principle
- Citizen Rights Extension Theory
What did the annexation of Alaska contribute to the United States?
What did the annexation of Alaska contribute to the United States?
- Control over European colonies in Africa
- Strategic military advantage in the Caribbean
- New opportunities for fishing, whaling, mining, and fur trapping (correct)
- Access to valuable spices and silk trade routes
What did Hawaii provide strategically for the United States?
What did Hawaii provide strategically for the United States?
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What did many whites in the United States believe about their destiny at the time?
What did many whites in the United States believe about their destiny at the time?
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