USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM

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What was the purpose of the Great White Fleet?

(A) Attack other countries using a fleet of battleships

(B) Bring our fleet to our allies to help with future wars

(C) ** Show dominance for our new powerful navy

(D) Be ready to fight battles in wars all around the war

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -The fleet’s primarily mission was to make friendly courtesy visits to numerous countries while displaying new U.S. naval power to the world; Roosevelt sought to demonstrate growing American military prowess and blue-water naval capabilities.

Concept note-2: -The Great White Fleet was the result of Theodore Roosevelt’s determination to build a modern navy and flex American military muscle. Its global voyage was a showcase of American naval power.

Concept note-3: -What was the purpose of the Great White Fleet? To showcase America’s Naval power.

Concept note-4: -a group of 16 US war ships sent on a tour around the world for 15 months (1907-9) by President Theodore Roosevelt. His main aim was to show foreign countries, especially possible enemies, how powerful the US was.