Final answer:
McFate believes the U.S. armed forces require anthropological information when operating overseas, hence answer B.False is correct. Mahan did not advocate for the reopening of the American frontier, so the correct answer is C. Furthermore, it is false that many women were incapable of handling the burdens of war when their male relatives went off to fight.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question addresses a statement concerning the viewpoint of Dr. Montgomery McFate regarding the use of anthropological information by the United States armed forces during overseas operations. Specifically, it asks whether McFate believes this type of information is not necessary. Answer B.False is correct because Dr. Montgomery McFate is known for her advocacy of using cultural and anthropological knowledge to inform military operations in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, as part of a field known as Human Terrain System.
Regarding the options from the first query, the correct answer is C. the reopening of the American frontier. Alfred Thayer Mahan emphasized the importance of a strong navy, military bases around the world, and a canal through Central America for building an empire, but he did not advocate for the reopening of the American frontier.
The second query, Exercise 8.3.2, explores the involvement of women during times of war. The statement suggests that many women found themselves incapable of handling the burdens of war. This statement is false, as documented evidence shows that numerous women were indeed capable and played vital roles on the home front and in the workforce during wars such as the World Wars.