Question

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the sources and your knowledge of us history, answer the questions on us
foreign policies.
6 based on source 2, which of the following historical developments most directly resulted from the ideas expressed by alfred t. mahan?
a the pacific campaign of the us known as \island hopping\ to annex territories.
b the rise of fascism in former european colonies.
c a call for a defense of humanitarian and democratic principles
d an increase in u.s. involvement in asia with the open door policy

Explanation:

Alfred T. Mahan argued that a strong navy and control of strategic oceanic territories were critical for U.S. global power. "Island hopping" in the Pacific was a military strategy to seize key islands, establishing U.S. naval control and territorial influence, directly aligning with Mahan's focus on maritime dominance and territorial acquisition for naval power. The other options are unrelated: fascism's rise is not linked to Mahan, his ideas were not about humanitarian principles, and the Open Door Policy focused on trade access rather than territorial/naval control tied to his theories.

Answer:

A. The Pacific campaign of the US known as "island hopping" to annex territories.