Final Flashcards
(29 cards)
What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party/Massacre/Stamp Act
They were all events that sparked the beginning of the American Revolution
Who had the dominant naval power during the American Revolution?
Great Britain
What event encouraged France to officially join the American Revolution?
The American Victory at the Battle of Saratoga (Saratoga Seals the French Deal)
Date the Continental Navy was founded?
October 13th, 1775
Who is known as the “Father of the American Navy”?
John Paul Jones
What is guerre de course?
War on commerce (course = commerce)
What did the Naval Act of 1794 authorize?
Authorized the construction of 6 new frigates. The goal was to create a commerce navy to protect American merchants. (‘94 Navy Core: 6 Frigates for War)
What were the first armored ships called? (created during the Civil War)
Ironclads
What were the landings at Vera Cruz? What was its significance?
First major U.S. amphibious operation. It facilitated the siege of Mexico City (significance = siege of Mexico City)
What were the Union Naval Strategies during the Civil War?
Blockades, Anaconda Plan, Utilize numbers & resource advantage
What were the Confederate Naval Strategies during the Civil War?
Blockade Runners, guerre de course, foreign intervention
What was the Anaconda Plan?
A union strategy to “suffocate” the confederacy (through naval blockades, seizure of major ports, Mississippi River control)
What were the first all steel ships? What was their significance?
The ABCD ships. They marked rebirth of U.S. Navy after Civil War.
Who was Alfred Thayer Mahan? What influencers did he have?
He wrote “The Infleuence of Sea Power upon History.” This Novel emphasizes the importance of a Capital Ship Navy.
What event marked the beginning of the Spanish-American War?
Sinking the USS Maine in Havana, Cuba
Where was the Spanish-American War fought?
The Philippines and Cuba
What was the Great White Fleet? What were the main goals in sending it around the world?
New all-steel navy. Test capability of ships, make courtesy visits, display power
What event marked the birth of Naval Aviation? Who was the pilot?
The first successful landing on a naval vessel in 1911 by Eugene Ely.
What significant new naval tactic did Germany implement during WWI?
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
What event led into the U.S. joining WWI?
The sinking of the RMS Lusitania
What Treaty was signed at the end of WWI?
Treaty of Versailles
What was the main goal of the Washington Naval Conference?
Limit the number of battleships larger nations can have.
What was the first purpose built U.S. aircraft carrier?
CV-4 USS Ranger
What event caused the U.S. to officially join WWII? What day did this occur?
Pearl Harbor; December 7th, 1941
