Asked by melina hernandez on May 10, 2024
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Which nation did President Theodore Roosevelt try to impress with the "Great White Fleet"?
A) Great Britain
B) Germany
C) Russia
D) Japan
Great White Fleet
A U.S. naval fleet that circled the globe from 1907 to 1909 as a show of American maritime strength and goodwill.
- Scrutinize the incentives for the United States' belligerent foreign policies at the dawn of the century.
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Zybrea KnightMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The "Great White Fleet" was a demonstration of the United States' naval power, sent on a world tour by President Theodore Roosevelt from 1907 to 1909. The primary nation Roosevelt aimed to impress and signal U.S. naval capabilities to was Japan, following the growing tensions after the Russo-Japanese War and the negotiation of the Treaty of Portsmouth.
Learning Objectives
- Scrutinize the incentives for the United States' belligerent foreign policies at the dawn of the century.