Which of the following was true according to the theories of Alfred Thayer Mahan?

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Alfred Thayer Mahan was a United States naval officer and historian, whose works helped to prompt naval buildups before World War I. He argued that a strong navy was crucial to a country's ambitions of securing foreign markets and becoming a world power, thus making option D correct. His theories did not emphasize large armies, industrial output, or the dangers of standing armies as primary components of national greatness, nor did he argue against American expansion abroad.

Which of the Following Was True According to the Theories