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What was John A. Dahlgren's primary role in the Navy during the Civil War?
What was John A. Dahlgren's primary role in the Navy during the Civil War?
- Commanding the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron
- Leading the Union Navy’s blockade and siege of Charleston
- Designing and producing large-caliber naval guns (correct)
- Serving as commandant of the Washington Navy Yard
Which of the following statements accurately describes Dahlgren's relationship with President Lincoln?
Which of the following statements accurately describes Dahlgren's relationship with President Lincoln?
- They were close friends who often met to discuss naval affairs. (correct)
- They were only acquainted through official duties and had minimal personal interaction.
- Dahlgren was appointed by Lincoln to serve as a political advisor.
- They were political rivals who disagreed on naval strategy.
What year did John A. Dahlgren begin designing and producing large caliber naval guns?
What year did John A. Dahlgren begin designing and producing large caliber naval guns?
- 1847 (correct)
- 1862
- 1861
- 1834
Dahlgren's work in ordnance production led to the establishment of which important naval facility?
Dahlgren's work in ordnance production led to the establishment of which important naval facility?
What type of gun was present on the USS Kearsarge when it sank the Confederate privateer Alabama?
What type of gun was present on the USS Kearsarge when it sank the Confederate privateer Alabama?
What was the main purpose of the expedition that employed Dahlgren's boat howitzer and M1861 Whitney-Plymouth Navy rifle?
What was the main purpose of the expedition that employed Dahlgren's boat howitzer and M1861 Whitney-Plymouth Navy rifle?
What year did John A. Dahlgren become a rear admiral?
What year did John A. Dahlgren become a rear admiral?
Which of the following ships was NOT named after John Dahlgren?
Which of the following ships was NOT named after John Dahlgren?
What was Dahlgren's final position in the Navy before his death?
What was Dahlgren's final position in the Navy before his death?
What type of naval engagement is most likely depicted in the image of the nine-inch Dahlgren smooth-bore gun?
What type of naval engagement is most likely depicted in the image of the nine-inch Dahlgren smooth-bore gun?
Which of the following is true about the photograph taken at Alden Park, Mare Island, California?
Which of the following is true about the photograph taken at Alden Park, Mare Island, California?
Which of the following locations is NOT named in honor of John A. Dahlgren?
Which of the following locations is NOT named in honor of John A. Dahlgren?
Based on the information provided, what is the most likely reason Rear Admiral Dahlgren was on board the USS Pawnee in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina?
Based on the information provided, what is the most likely reason Rear Admiral Dahlgren was on board the USS Pawnee in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina?
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John A. Dahlgren
John A. Dahlgren
A Rear Admiral known for his role in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the Civil War.
Dahlgren Rifle
Dahlgren Rifle
A type of artillery gun developed by John Dahlgren used during the Civil War.
USS Pawnee
USS Pawnee
A ship commanded by John Dahlgren during his service in the Civil War.
Dahlgren-class ships
Dahlgren-class ships
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Civil War Artillery
Civil War Artillery
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Dahlgren gun
Dahlgren gun
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Ordnance Officer
Ordnance Officer
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Civil War role
Civil War role
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Friendship with Lincoln
Friendship with Lincoln
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Bureau of Ordnance
Bureau of Ordnance
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Naval Gun Factory
Naval Gun Factory
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Dahlgren Avenue
Dahlgren Avenue
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Study Notes
John A. Dahlgren
- Born in Philadelphia on November 13, 1809.
- Appointed midshipman in the U.S. Navy in 1826.
- Studied naval ordnance and its improvement from 1834-1837.
- Served as an ordnance officer in the Washington Navy Yard from 1847-1862.
- Designed and manufactured various large-caliber naval guns, including the Dahlgren gun.
- Became Commandant of the Washington Navy Yard in 1861.
- Remained during the Civil War despite Confederate sympathies in his colleagues.
- Maintained a close relationship with President Lincoln.
- Promoted to chief of the Bureau of Ordnance in 1862.
- Promoted to Captain in 1862 and Rear Admiral in 1863.
- Led the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron from 1863-1865.
- Commanded the South Pacific Squadron from 1866-1868.
- Returned to Washington Navy Yard as the chief of the Bureau of Ordnance.
- Resigned after a year to return to the Washington Navy Yard in 1869.
- Died in 1870.
- His efforts established the Naval Gun Factory at the Washington Navy Yard.
- Named locations after him: Dahlgren Avenue at the Washington Navy Yard, Dahlgren Hall at the U.S. Naval Academy, and several U.S. Navy ships.
Dahlgren's Contributions
- Developed the Dahlgren gun.
- Improved naval ordnance.
- Significantly contributed to naval warfare in the Civil War era.
- Assisted in the foundation of the Naval Gun Factory.
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