History

Question

How did the US Navy change between 1890 and the end of President Roosevelt's time in office?

a. It became one of the mightiest navies in the world

b. It declined because US leaders believed a strong army was more important

c. It changed very little because isolationist politicians would not approve funds to build it up

d. It came into being because prior to 1890, the US had no navy

Answer

d. It came into being because prior to 1890, the US had no navy.

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The US Navy was established in 1775, but it was not until 1890 that it became a major force in the world. During President Roosevelt's...