One reason for the widespread support for a larger navy was
a. its role in providing jobs for the nation's unemployed men.
b. many people believed that the army was no longer a necessity.
c. the belief that the navy could effectively block further immigration.
d. its use to expand and protect America's international trade.
ANS: d
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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