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The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 by Mahan
Contributed by: Day
  • 1. Which country did Mahan argue benefitted most from sea power?
A) The Netherlands
B) Great Britain
C) Spain
D) France
  • 2. In what year was 'The Influence of Sea Power Upon History' published?
A) 1870
B) 1890
C) 1880
D) 1900
  • 3. Mahan’s theories influenced which aspect of naval policy?
A) Building ground troops
B) Dismantling large fleets
C) Aerial warfare strategies
D) Naval expansion
  • 4. Mahan believed that the primary purpose of a navy was to?
A) Establish colonies
B) Support ground troops
C) Conduct land operations
D) Protect trade routes
  • 5. Mahan argued that history demonstrated the relationship between sea power and what?
A) Political isolationism
B) Cultural decline
C) National greatness
D) Economic instability
  • 6. What type of vessels did Mahan prioritize in his discussions?
A) Corvettes
B) Battleships
C) Submarines
D) Cargo ships
  • 7. Mahan's influence extended to which of the following fields?
A) Agriculture
B) Medicine
C) Psychology
D) Military strategy
  • 8. Mahan’s theories contributed to the arms race leading up to which conflict?
A) The Vietnam War
B) World War I
C) The French Revolutionary Wars
D) The Korean War
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