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When was the U.S. Navy officially created?
When was the U.S. Navy officially created?
- June 12, 1775
- October 13, 1775 (correct)
- July 4, 1776
- August 2, 1776
Who led the U.S. Navy after its formation in 1775?
Who led the U.S. Navy after its formation in 1775?
- The commander of the enemy vessel
- The townsmen of Machias, Maine
- Esek Hopkins (correct)
- The crew of the British Navy schooner
What was the motto of the Gadsden Flag adopted by Esek Hopkins?
What was the motto of the Gadsden Flag adopted by Esek Hopkins?
- 'Don't Tread on Me' (correct)
- 'In God We Trust'
- 'United We Stand'
- 'Freedom for All'
Who killed the commander of the British Navy schooner during the Battle of Machias?
Who killed the commander of the British Navy schooner during the Battle of Machias?
What symbol is associated with patriotism and was adopted by Esek Hopkins?
What symbol is associated with patriotism and was adopted by Esek Hopkins?
What naval maneuver by John Paul Jones caught the British off-guard and led to the capture of His Majesty's Ship Drake?
What naval maneuver by John Paul Jones caught the British off-guard and led to the capture of His Majesty's Ship Drake?
During the battle with His Majesty's Ship Serapis, what was John Paul Jones' iconic response when asked if he was ready to surrender?
During the battle with His Majesty's Ship Serapis, what was John Paul Jones' iconic response when asked if he was ready to surrender?
Which nation's navy played a crucial role in forcing the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781?
Which nation's navy played a crucial role in forcing the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781?
How did Spain contribute to the American Revolutionary War in 1780?
How did Spain contribute to the American Revolutionary War in 1780?
After the Revolutionary War, why did the new United States decide to decommission its navy?
After the Revolutionary War, why did the new United States decide to decommission its navy?
What was the purpose of the Turtle, the world's first military submarine?
What was the purpose of the Turtle, the world's first military submarine?
What was the role of privateers during the American Revolution?
What was the role of privateers during the American Revolution?
How did the American Navy contribute to the war effort besides capturing supplies?
How did the American Navy contribute to the war effort besides capturing supplies?
What was John Paul Jones known for during the American Revolution?
What was John Paul Jones known for during the American Revolution?
How did John Paul Jones end up joining the American naval service?
How did John Paul Jones end up joining the American naval service?
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