block 2 navy history and heritage the civil war and its aftermath

What major events led to the establishment of the Navy and the Department of the Navy? a) Barbary corsair attacks on American merchant ships and French seizures of American merchant ships. How did the frigate Philadelphia complicate the Navy’s task in the war with Tripoli? a) The crew was captured after the frigate ran aground in Tripoli harbor and the pasha of Tripoli demanded ransom for its 300 sailors taken as prisoners of war. During the engagement between the Continental Navy ship the Bonham Richard and the HMS Serapiss_ showed his indomitable will against seemly hopeless odds he announced “I have yet not begun to fight” and went on to capture hi adversary even as his own ship was sinking.2 a) John Paul Jones 10. _commanded the daring raid that burned the captured frigate Philadelphia in Tripoli Harbor and later led gunboat boarding actions against the Barbary corsairs. Who designed the Turtle, Americas first submarine? a) David Bushnell 8. What were two of the greatest contributions Thomas Truxton made to the Navy? a) Produced the most notable victories during the Quasi-War with France and promoted professional standards and training. He trained and led young officers who lead the Navy in the war of 1812. _transformed a defense of American commerce into an aggressive blockade and bombardment in the war with Tripoli. During the war for independence, which countries came to the assistance of America with their navies? a) France, Spain, and the Netherlands 5. Which of the following was not a characteristic of the U.S. Which of the following was not an innovation in naval warfare introduced by the U.S between 17? a) Steel hulled ships. a) The Continental Army, State Navies, privateers, and the continental navy.

revolution consisted of armed ships from_. Basic Professional Military Education (Enlisted) - Block 2 - Navy History and Heritage - Defending the New Nation 1 1.

Block 2 navy history and heritage the civil war and its aftermath