Which of the following is not correct: By 1898, the size of the US Navy had increased to an active fleet of 160 veslles, of which 114 were built with steel By1900, the American Navy fleet now had 6 battleships,compared to 0 the previous decade The United States also began to expand its influence in the Pacific most notably with Hawaii, and in 1890 Hawaiins exported nearly all of their sugar to the United States In studying US Imperial Acquisitions between 1865-1900 the United States acquired South America in 1900

The statement that is not correct is: "In studying US Imperial Acquisitions between 1865-1900, the United States acquired South America in 1900."<br /><br />The United States did not acquire South America in 1900. The other statements are correct. By 1898, the size of the US Navy had increased to an active fleet of 160 vessels, of which 114 were built with steel. By 1900, the American Navy fleet now had 6 battleships, compared to 0 the previous decade. The United States also began to expand its influence in the Pacific most notably with Hawaii, and in 1890 Hawaii's exported nearly all of their sugar to the United States.