As a result of a theory championed by Alfred Thayer Mahan, the U.S. Navy
A. was transformed into a modern, steam-driven institution.
B. shrank in size to its lowest numbers since the days of Andrew Jackson.
C. was mothballed out of existence.
D. engaged in several wars with European rivals.
Answer: A
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