Question

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the writings of Alfred Thayer Mahan?
A. He wrote that powerful nations should dominate weaker nations.
B. He was convinced that the United States needed to build a bigger and stronger navy.
C. People in the United States were not interested in his writings after the Civil War.
D. He wrote that the United States needed to expand its foreign markets.

Answer 1

This probably isn't very helpful, but it's either C or D :(

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) He wrote that powerful nations should dominate weaker nations.

What is NOT a true statement about the writings of Alfred Thayer Mahan is "He wrote that powerful nations should dominate weaker nations."

Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914) was a military man and a navy officer, known for his innovative military ideas for that time.  After observing what was happening with the British Navy against France, he was convinced that the United States needed to build a bigger and stronger navy if the nation wanted to be protected and defend its territories. He shared his ideas and strategies in the book "The Influence of Seapower Upon the French Revolution and Empire."