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Why was there a need for expansion into the Pacific Ocean?

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A--needing a place for steamships to refuel: the push came from the need for a modern navy to support the economic interests in Asia.

Alfred Mahan's book on sea power convinced the US government a modern navy was needed. To create a large fleet, the US needed ports on islands throughout the Pacific to refuel and rest ships. These parts were provided as trade deals, protection, or takeover of the land.

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