Question

Why did President Roosevelt want support for the Great White Fleet? to demonstrate America's military power to limit Japanese emigration to the United States to aid Russia in the Russo-Japanese War to prevent Japan from occupying Manchuria

Answer 1

Answer:

A:  to demonstrate America's military power.

Answer 2

Great white fleet was important to demonstrate America's military power.

Answer: Option A.

Explanation:

The Great White Fleet was an important show of America's naval power to the rest of the world. It was also an important event in the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt.  The Great White Fleet's successful return and completion of its mission added luster to Roosevelt's presidential career.

Dubbed the Great White Fleet because the ships were painted all white, they set sail on the morning of December 16, 1907 from Hampton Roads, Virginia on its long voyage around the world. The main battleship fleet was accompanied by auxiliary ships for support.