In the debate over the ratification of the U.S constitution, a
Federalist would have argued that the Articles of Confederation were far
too weak, and needed to be replaced with a stronger document.
Answer:
The answer is C.
Explanation:
Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914) conceived the idea that sea power was the key to a strong foreign policy. His thinking is behind the building and strengthening of the US Navy, dominating American naval planning. He was so influential that his ideas led to a race among powers to have powerful navies in the 19th and the 20th centuries.