Alfred Thayer Mahan recognized and emphasized that military and commercial control of commerce
and transportation had a great effect on the overall success of a nation.
ANS: T
Alfred Thayer Mahan analyzed previous studies on the rise and fall of nations. He stressed the
interdependence of military and commercial control of seaborne commerce and the ability of safe lines
of transportational communication to influence the outcomes of conflicts. His book, The Influence of
Sea Power upon History, 1660-1783, was widely read in Great Britain, Germany, and the United
States. Information can be found in the section The First Scientific Experiments Were Undertaken by
Governments
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A. production of both electricity and usable steam or hot water by the same facility. B. sale of electrical power by consumers back to the electrical grid. C. cooperative efforts between power producers and consumers aimed at sharing profits from energy sales. D. the production of electricity using several different fuel sources at a single facility.
A zone of loose particles that covers part or all of the shore is a beach
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Inner cities are often described by those who do not live within the city limits as having no "sense of place." How might inner city residents dispute this claim?
What will be an ideal response?
The height, length, and period of a wave depend upon ________
A) the wind speed B) the fetch C) the length of time the wind has blown D) all of these