Why did the Commander of the United States Navy, Alfred Mahn, support the idea of expansionism?
A) He wanted to become the commander of a much larger navy, something that could only be accomplished through expansionism.
B) He believed that other countries would try and expand onto the United States-owned waters.
C) He wanted to expand the navy so that the country could stop recruiting for the Army and Marines.
D) He believed that the strength of a navy depends upon a battle-ready navy that should have bases for supplies and refueling around the world.
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