Why did the commander of the united states navy, alfred mahn, support the idea of expansionism?
a) he wanted to become the commander of a much larger navy, something that could only be accomplished through expansionism.
b) he believed that other countries would try and expand onto the united states-owned waters.
c) he wanted to expand the navy so that the country could stop recruiting for the army and marines.
d) he believed that the strength of a navy depends upon a battle-ready navy that should have bases for supplies and refueling around the world.
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nativists tried to get rid of the immigrants as they thought they were going to ruin the u.s.  

the most famous of all the units fighting in cuba, the "rough riders" was the name given to the first u.s. volunteer cavalry under the leadership of theodore roosevelt. roosevelt resigned his position as assistant secretary of the navy in may 1898 to join the volunteer cavalry. the original plan for this unit called for filling it with men from the indian territory, new mexico, arizona, and oklahoma. however, once roosevelt joined the group, it quickly became the place for a mix of troops ranging from ivy league athletes to glee-club singers to texas rangers and indians.