Alfred Thayer Mahan had a vision to create many naval bases in the Pacific Ocean. Which one of these was the reason for this vision?(1 point)

A Naval bases would provide areas for land-based tanks and machinery.
B The Pacific Ocean provided a place for training American soldiers.
C Thayer Mahan dreamed of expanding the reach of American businesses into Europe.
D Thayer Mahan envisioned overseas expansion of American interests.

D Thayer Mahan envisioned overseas expansion of American interests.