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Who is John Paul Jones?
Who is John Paul Jones?
John Paul Jones is one of the most famous figures in naval history.
When did the Battle of Machias occur?
When did the Battle of Machias occur?
The Battle of Machias occurred on June 12, 1775.
When was the U.S. Navy officially created?
When was the U.S. Navy officially created?
The U.S. Navy was officially created on October 13, 1775.
Who was the commander of the U.S. Navy when it was officially created?
Who was the commander of the U.S. Navy when it was officially created?
What is the name of the flag that became a symbol of patriotism during the Revolutionary War?
What is the name of the flag that became a symbol of patriotism during the Revolutionary War?
What is the motto of the Gadsden Flag?
What is the motto of the Gadsden Flag?
Who designed the Turtle submersible?
Who designed the Turtle submersible?
What were private ship owners authorized to do during war?
What were private ship owners authorized to do during war?
What were the commissioned private vessels called?
What were the commissioned private vessels called?
What did the American Navy do to impede British troop and supply movement?
What did the American Navy do to impede British troop and supply movement?
What did Yankee privateers commandeer during the war?
What did Yankee privateers commandeer during the war?
Who was the most notable American volunteer in the Navy?
Who was the most notable American volunteer in the Navy?
What was John Paul Jones most famous for?
What was John Paul Jones most famous for?
When asked if he was ready to surrender, how did John Paul Jones famously reply?
When asked if he was ready to surrender, how did John Paul Jones famously reply?
What caused the Serapis to surrender?
What caused the Serapis to surrender?
What did John Paul Jones capture as a prize after the victory over the Serapis?
What did John Paul Jones capture as a prize after the victory over the Serapis?
Which two naval victories during the American Revolution garnered international attention to the conflict?
Which two naval victories during the American Revolution garnered international attention to the conflict?
How did foreign navies assist America's success in the war?
How did foreign navies assist America's success in the war?
Which European navies joined the American side during the war?
Which European navies joined the American side during the war?
When did the British surrender at Yorktown?
When did the British surrender at Yorktown?
