Answer:
Option: d. acquire overseas territories, especially in the Pacific.
Step-by-step explanation:
Expansionists like Alfred Thayer Mahan urged the United States to acquire overseas territories. In his book, he further explains the British occupancy over the world through establishing colonies. In able to do so, a strong navy required as the British had naval bass in all parts of the world. He encourages Americans to build a strong navy and acquire colonies and build a canal through Central America.