Alfred Thayer Mahan’s 'The Influence of Sea Power upon History' argued that:
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Correct answer: A strong navy and overseas bases were essential for world power
Mahan’s ideas were highly influential among leaders like Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt. He argued that the U.S. needed a canal through Central America and coaling stations across the Pacific to protect its trade.
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