Bmr

Front 1

What date commemorates the birthday of the United States Navy?

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13 OCT 1775

Front 2

The Second Continental Congress approved the purchase of how many vessels?

Back 2

two

Front 3

Which of the following were naval vessels in the early 19th century?
- Frigates
- Sloops of way
- Ships of the line

Back 3

All of the Above

Front 4

What category of ship carried the largest number of guns?

Back 4

Ships of the line

Front 5

What type of ships did privateers typically sail?

Back 5

Schooners

Front 6

what ship was the first warfare submarine?

Back 6

Turtle

Front 7

Which of the following ships has the distinction of being the U.S. Navy's first flagship?

Back 7

Alfred

Front 8

What country was the first to recognize the "Stars and Stripes"?

Back 8

France

Front 9

John Paul Jones is often referred to as the "father of our highest naval traditions" because of the exampel he set as an officer during the Revolutionary War. He is also famous becuase of which of the following accomplishments?

Back 9

His victory over the HMS Serapis

Front 10

At various times during the Revolutionary War, the U.S. Navy had 56 vessels. What was the peak number of vessels that were operating at any one time?

Back 10

27

Front 11

Approximately how many ships did the British loose to privateers?

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2,000

Front 12

what is the oldest U.S. Navy ship still in commission?

Back 12

Constitution

Front 13

Who was president when the U.S. Navy Department was established?

Back 13

John Adams

Front 14

When did the expression "Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute" originate?

Back 14

During the "Quasi" War

Front 15

Who led the naval forces into Tripoli Harbor and destroyed the captured US frigate USS Philadelphia?

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Stephen Decatur

Front 16

The War of 1812 was caused, in part, by the efforts to accomplish what goal?

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Forcing France to establish trade relations with the United States

Front 17

During the War of 1812, what ship earned the nickname "Old Ironsides"?

Back 17

Constitution

Front 18

On which Great Lake did Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British squadron, cutting British supply lines?

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Lake Erie

Front 19

What ship was one of the first ships-of-the line?

Back 19

North Carolina

Front 20

The first half of the 19th century saw a development that was to change navies all over the world. what was the development?

Back 20

Steam power

Front 21

In 1854, Commodore Perry signed a treaty that opened up what market to American trade?

Back 21

Japan

Front 22

Although neither side could claim victory, the battle between the USS Monitor and the Virginia (Merrimack) was important for what reason?

Back 22

The battle began the era of the ironclads

Front 23

The first true submarine attack was conducted against what Union ship?

Back 23

USS Housatonic

Front 24

During what Civil War battle was the order "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" given?

Back 24

Mobile Bay

Front 25

What person defined sea power, showed the importance of knowing naval needs, and advocated a large, powerful Navy?

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Alfred T. Mahan

Front 26

What ship has been labeled as the first modern cruiser in the U.S. Fleet?

Back 26

USS Newark

Front 27

"Remember the Maine," referring to the USS Maine, was the battle cry for which of the following wars?

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The Spanish-American War

Front 28

In what year did the Navy accept its first operations submarine?

Back 28

1900

Front 29

Construction of our first destroyer began in what year?

Back 29

1899

Front 30

What ship was considered our first "first-class" battleship?

Back 30

USS Indiana

Front 31

Who was the Navy's first aviator?

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LT. Ellyson

Front 32

Destroyers were first used effectively for antisubmarine warfare during what war?

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World War I

Front 33

In what war did women first serve as member of the Navy?

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World War I

Front 34

In what capacity did women first serve as member of the Navy?

Back 34

Yeoman

Front 35

What was the first aircraft carrier designed from the keel up?

Back 35

USS Ranger

Front 36

What was the first naval battle fo World War II in which two opposing fleets didn't see each other during combat?

Back 36

The Battle of the Coral Sea

Front 37

What was the decisive battel fo World War II that became the turning point of the war in the Pacific?

Back 37

The Battle of Midway

Front 38

During World War II, the Japanese loss/losses of what island(s) heralded the end of the war in the Pacific?

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Philippines

Front 39

During World War II, the Navy was heavily involved in which of the following Atlantic (European) actions?

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the invasion of Normandy

Front 40

What types of ships were built during World War II?

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Net tenders; mine sweepers, and repair ships

Front 41

What types of combat systems came into full use during World War II?

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Radar and Sonar

Front 42

During World War II, WAVES were eligible for how many ratings?

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34

Front 43

In what year was the Women's Armed Service Integration Act passed?

Back 43

1948

Front 44

The first extensive use of jet aircraft and helicopters occurred during what war?

Back 44

The Korean Conflict

Front 45

The first U.S. Navy nuclear-powered vessel was what type of ship?

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Submarine

Front 46

In what year did the USS Nautilus make its history-making transpolar voyage?

Back 46

1958

Front 47

In what year were the first nuclear-powered suface ships launched?

Back 47

1961

Front 48

In waht year was the first American satellite placed in orbit?

Back 48

1958

Front 49

America's fist suborbital flight was make by what Navy officer?

Back 49

Commander Shepard Jr

Front 50

Which of the following warfare tactics was used during the Vietnam Police Action?
- Gunfire support
- Riverine operations
- Coastal interdiction

Back 50

Each of the above

Front 51

Which of the following ships was the world's first nuclear-powered carrier?

Back 51

USS Enterprise

Front 52

What moon mission was completely manned by Navy personnel?

Back 52

Apollo 12

Front 53

In wat year was the Alvin, a deep diving vehicle, tested at 6,000-foot depths?

Back 53

1965

Front 54

In what year was the first nuclear-powered, deep-submergence research and ocean-engineering vehicle launched?

Back 54

1969

Front 55

Which of the following is/are principle development(s) of the Trident system?
- A nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine
- A strategic weapons system
- An intergrated logistics support system

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All of the above

Front 56

What are the most recent additions to the surface fleet?

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Ticonderoga-class cruisers; Arleigh Burke-class destoryers

Front 57

The Navy helped move approximately how many pounds of equipment and supplies during Dessert Shield/Desert Storm?

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18.3 billion tons