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36 Cards in this Set
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What was the reason for the formation of the United States Navy?
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the second continental congress realized that the survival of the colonies as independent from England depended on the formation of naval forces.
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During the late 18th century, battleships were classified as?
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ships-of-the-line
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During 1775, a craft was completed to fight the British Navy. What type of craft was this, what was it named, and who was its inventor?
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a warfare submarine, named the Turtle, and invented by David Bushnell
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What is the significance of the 1776 raid on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas?
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first amphibious operation carried out by the American Navy and Marines
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The first official recognition of the American Stars and Stripes flag by a foreign nation was given by (a) what nation and (b) what location?
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France to the USS Ranger
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After the revolutionary War, what was the next significant role of the U.S. Navy?
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the U.S. Navy defended America's small merchant ship fleet from the Barbary pirates
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List the two conflicts that the American Navy was involved in between the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
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Quasi War with France and the Barbary States War
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Describe the event during the Barbary States War that Lord Nelson thought of as one of the most bold and daring acts of the age?
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the operation executed by LT Stephen Decatur and 84 seamen by slipping into the harbor of Tripoli and burning the captured frigate Philadelphia
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List two events that the U.S. Navy was involved in during the War of 1812.
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The sea battle between the American frigate USS Constitution and the British frigate Guerriere / the victory of Captain Oliver Hazard Perry over the British squadron on Lake Erie
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The Mexican-American War was primarily a land war. However, the Navy provided what service during this war?
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Blockaded the port cities on the Gulf and the "Mosquito Fleet" provided protective action during the first large-scale amphibious operation in U.S. military history.
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List the naval developments during the last part of the 19th century.
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introduction of ironclad ships/ introduction of riverboats, rams, and gunboats/ development of submarines/ Construction of steeled-hull protected cruisers, signaling the end of the ironclads/ Development of self-propelled torpedo and long-range torpedo boats/ development of the internal combustion engine for ships
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After the development of the ironclad, what was the Confederate Navy's next achievement?
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developement of the submarine
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During the Civil War, the U.S. Navy's first admiral gave the famous order, "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead," List the admiral's name and battle where he gave the order.
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Admiral Farragut during the Battle of Mobile Bay
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Descrive how Alfred T. Mahan influenced naval strategy.
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his books stressed the idea that without control of the seas, a nation couldn't expect victory. He was one of the first instructors at the Naval War College and shared his knowledge on sea power and the importance of understanding naval needs.
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What was the major cause of the Spanish-American War?
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maine was lown up and 250 sailors were killed
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Who was instrumental in quickly ending the Spanish-American War?
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Commodore George Dewey
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Before WW I, the Navy built surface ships and submarines. What other development occurred then that is still a big part of today's naval arsenal?
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airplanes
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What was one reason why the U.S. Navy was deployed?
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to stop German U-boats from practicing unrestricted warfare and terrorizing the seas
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Describe the role of Navy destroyers.
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destroyers were used as the main defense against German U-boats. They also served as an escort for troop ships and supply convoys for the allies
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Describe the role of the air force.
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supported surface antisubmarine forces
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(WWI)What was the role of Navy Women?
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women enlisted in the Navy as Yeoman, releasing enlisted men for active service at sea
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What was the significance of the Battle of Coral Sea?
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fought entirely by aircraft launched by carriers, carriers never saw each other. This battle saved Australia from being invaded by the Japanese
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Describe the role of the U.S Navy in the Atlantic Ocean during WWII
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the navy protected convoys bound for Europe from German U-boats
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The shape of the Navy changed during WWII because of new ships introduced during this period. List some of the types of ships that were introduced during this period.
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landing ships, frigates, attack cargo ships, transport ships, barracks ships, net tenders, repair ships, radar pickets minelayers, and mine sweepers
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What is the significance of the date 30 Jul 43?
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Congress authorized the establishment of the Women's reserve to fill acute shortages of personnel during WWII
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What is the significance of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act?
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it abolished the Women's Reserve and gave women full partnership in the Navy
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Battle of Guadalcanal
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the solomon Islands came under allied control and the danger of Australia coming under Japanese attack was lessened
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Battle of the Philippine Sea
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Heavy losses of ships, aircraft, and pilots paralyzed the Japanese fleet
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Battle of Leyte Gulf-
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Deciding blow to the Japanese Navy, Losing control of the Philippines meant that the Japanese homeland was cut off from its main source of supplies from the south.
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Battle of Midway
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the turning point of the war in the pacific
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The battles of okinawa and Iwo Jima
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defeat of the Japanese in these battles signaled an approach to the end of the war
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List some of the Navy's roles during the Korean Conflict.
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providing close air support to knock out bridges and block enemy routes with the use of jets from carriers/ navy helicopters spotted enemy artillery/ navy ships supported the amphibious landing at Inchon through massive shore bombardment before ground forces landed/ the Navy successfully used its battleships to intervene in ground operations far ashore
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List some of the Navy's missions during the Vietnam Police Action
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surface ship-based gunfire support/ carrier-based aircraft operations/ coastal interdiction patrols against the enemy
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What are other actions the Navy was involved with during the same timeframe as the Vietnam Police Action?
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the manned space exploration program/ manned undersea exploration, using deep submergence vehicles and underwater laboratories
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What service did the navy provide during the Iraq-Iran War?
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the Navy escorted and protected oil tankers in transit to and from the Persian Gulf against Iranian attacks
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List the Navy's contributions during Operation Dessert Storm.
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providing sea control/ naval gunfire suport for sea to ground forces/ surface and subsurface missile attacks on selected targets in Irag
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