Study the table and answer the question below. U. S. Battleships by Year
Year
Number of Battleships
1895
3 battleships
1899
5 battleships
1903
11 battleships
Which generalization can be made about the United States and the number of battleships ?
The United States had seen an increase in joint naval operations with allied nations.
o The United States had a desire to improve international communications.
The United States had acquired numerous overseas territories.
The United States had a desire to protect merchant vessels.