Why was there a need for expansion into the Pacific Ocean?

A. Steamships needed a place to refuel.
B. Small tribes were in constant need of care.
C. Governments were fighting for control of the ocean.
D. Governor Roosevelt felt the time was right.

A--needing a place for steamships to refuel: the push came from the need for a modern navy to support the economic interests in Asia.

Alfred Mahan's book on sea power convinced the US government a modern navy was needed. To create a large fleet, the US needed ports on islands throughout the Pacific to refuel and rest ships. These parts were provided as trade deals, protection, or takeover of the land.

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Why was there a need for expansion into the Pacific Ocean? A. Steamships needed a place to refuel. B. Small tribes were in constant need of care. C. Governments were fighting for control of the ocean. D. Governor Roosevelt felt the time was right.

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Why was there a need for expansion into the Pacific Ocean?

A. Steamships needed a place to refuel.
B. Small tribes were in constant need of care.
C. Governments were fighting for control of the ocean.
D. Governor Roosevelt felt the time was right.