How does mahan’s thesis support the concept of manifest destiny

Alfred Thayer Mahan wrote a very important book "The influence of Sea Power Upon History" , this book and another one, gained recognition in Europe  and set the example of how the British empire grew based on its naval power. This was like a teaching for the American in order to develop the concept of Manifest Destiny.

#2 the answer is d

#3 the answer is a

#4 the answer is b

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