Which argument for U.S. imperialism would Alfred Thayer Mahan agree with?

Expansion of U.S. island territories is central to building a strong navy to defend the country.

Expansion of U.S. territory could lead to wars with foreign powers, which should be avoided.

Expansion of U.S. territory would show that the United States is an equal to European powers.

Expansion of U.S. territories would open up new markets for the countries' industries

Question

Which argument for U.S. imperialism would Alfred Thayer Mahan agree with? 

 Expansion of U.S. island territories is central to building a strong navy to defend the country. 

 Expansion of U.S. territory could lead to wars with foreign powers, which should be avoided. 

 Expansion of U.S. territory would show that the United States is an equal to European powers. 

 Expansion of U.S. territories would open up new markets for the countries' industries

anonymous · Answer

Well, Mahan was famous for writing "The Influence of Sea Power on History."  What does that suggest?

anonymous · Answer

Alfred Thayer Mahan was a Naval officer. He stressed the important role of sea power in the world. SO i would say its the first one