AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
AMERICAN IMPERIALISM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Attack other countries using a fleet of battleships
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Bring our fleet to our allies to help with future wars
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Show dominance for our new powerful navy
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Be ready to fight battles in wars all around the war
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Detailed explanation-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.
Detailed explanation-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.
Detailed explanation-3: -What was the purpose of the Great White Fleet? To showcase America’s Naval power.
Detailed explanation-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.