If the choices are: <span>annexation of the Hawaiian Islands expansion of the United States navy construction of the Panama Canal announcement of the Open Door Policy It would be the expansion of the United States navy. During that time, the United States has a weak navy and could not withstand a powerful rival nation in naval superiority. This book made the navy realized the need of a powerful and an expanded United States Navy. This book also make the navy realized the importance and significance of a naval power in the history of nations and empires.</span>
because they had agreed that they could stay their but they would give America the right to land on the south I forget off the top of it head what land but I can easily find it if you need