Final answer:
France, the United States, and England were major nations that built up their navies.
Step-by-step explanation:
The answer to your question is A) France, C) The United States, and D) England. These four major nations were among the countries that engaged in naval buildups during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Germany, while it did build up its navy, is not included in the answer options provided.