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In what year was John Paul Jones born?
In what year was John Paul Jones born?
- 1788
- 1776
- 1747 (correct)
- 1792
At what age did John Paul Jones first go to sea?
At what age did John Paul Jones first go to sea?
- 12 (correct)
- 15
- 18
- 21
What role did Jones initially have on a slaver brigantine?
What role did Jones initially have on a slaver brigantine?
- Captain
- Cabin Boy
- First Mate (correct)
- Navigator
Why did John Paul Jones flee to Virginia?
Why did John Paul Jones flee to Virginia?
What name did John Paul take to conceal his identity?
What name did John Paul take to conceal his identity?
In what city did Jones enter the Continental Navy?
In what city did Jones enter the Continental Navy?
On what American flagship was Jones commissioned as a lieutenant?
On what American flagship was Jones commissioned as a lieutenant?
What was the name of the sloop John Paul Jones commanded?
What was the name of the sloop John Paul Jones commanded?
What type of British vessels did Jones destroy off the coast of Nova Scotia?
What type of British vessels did Jones destroy off the coast of Nova Scotia?
How many British ships did Jones capture on his first cruise?
How many British ships did Jones capture on his first cruise?
What was the name of Jones's ship when operating in British waters in 1777 and 1778?
What was the name of Jones's ship when operating in British waters in 1777 and 1778?
What was the name of John Paul Jones's flagship?
What was the name of John Paul Jones's flagship?
What Royal Navy frigate did Jones fight in a bloody engagement on 23 September 1779?
What Royal Navy frigate did Jones fight in a bloody engagement on 23 September 1779?
What famous quote is attributed to Jones during the battle where his own ship was sinking?
What famous quote is attributed to Jones during the battle where his own ship was sinking?
Who referred to Jones as 'little Jones'?
Who referred to Jones as 'little Jones'?
In what navy did Jones serve as rear admiral?
In what navy did Jones serve as rear admiral?
What position was John Paul Jones appointed to by the U.S. government, though he died before assuming it?
What position was John Paul Jones appointed to by the U.S. government, though he died before assuming it?
In which city was Jones buried?
In which city was Jones buried?
In what year were John Paul Jones' remains reinterred at the Naval Academy in Annapolis?
In what year were John Paul Jones' remains reinterred at the Naval Academy in Annapolis?
Which U.S. president was instrumental in bringing John Paul Jones's remains back to the United States?
Which U.S. president was instrumental in bringing John Paul Jones's remains back to the United States?
What nationality was John Paul Jones?
What nationality was John Paul Jones?
What literary form pictured Jones as a ruthless pirate?
What literary form pictured Jones as a ruthless pirate?
What was John Paul Jones known for besides his actions?
What was John Paul Jones known for besides his actions?
What sea saw action by Jones in the Liman campaign?
What sea saw action by Jones in the Liman campaign?
What type of writer was John Paul Jones?
What type of writer was John Paul Jones?
Flashcards
Who was John Paul Jones?
Who was John Paul Jones?
Born in Scotland, he joined the British merchant marine at 12, later entering the Continental Navy during the American Revolution.
Why did Jones flee to Virginia?
Why did Jones flee to Virginia?
Jones was first a mate on a slave ship, but left out of disgust. He later fled to Virginia to avoid trial and added “Jones” to his surname.
Early Naval Career
Early Naval Career
Jones was commissioned a lieutenant, quickly rose to captain, and commanded the sloop Providence, capturing sixteen prize British ships.
What were Jones's exploits on the Ranger?
What were Jones's exploits on the Ranger?
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Quote from battle?
Quote from battle?
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Jones's service in the Russian Navy?
Jones's service in the Russian Navy?
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John Paul Jones later life?
John Paul Jones later life?
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What was the Bonhomme Richard?
What was the Bonhomme Richard?
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Jones's appointment in Russian navy?
Jones's appointment in Russian navy?
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What happened to Jones's body?
What happened to Jones's body?
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Study Notes
- John Paul Jones was born as John Paul in Kirkcudbright, Scotland, on 6 July 1747.
- He died on 18 July 1792.
- At age 12, he joined the British merchant marine as a cabin boy.
Early Career
- In 1766, Jones became first mate on a slaver brigantine but left the trade due to disgust.
- By 1769, he was appointed master.
- In 1773, he killed a mutinous crew leader in self-defense in Tobago, West Indies.
- He fled to Virginia to avoid trial, adding the surname Jones to conceal his identity as a British fugitive.
American Revolution
- In 1775, Jones joined the Continental Navy in Philadelphia as a lieutenant on the flagship Alfred.
- By 1776, he was promoted to captain and commanded the sloop Providence.
- On his first cruise, he destroyed British fisheries in Nova Scotia and captured 16 British ships.
Naval Exploits
- In 1777-1778, commanding the Ranger, Jones raided British home waters.
- He commanded five French and American vessels, with his flagship Bonhomme Richard in 1779.
- Jones led his squadron to capture seven merchant ships off the Scottish coast.
- On September 23, 1779, Jones fought the Royal Navy frigate Serapis.
- Jones refused to surrender, famously declaring, “I have not yet begun to fight.”
- Jones captured the Serapis after more than three hours.
Reputation
- Jones was seen as ruthless, like Blackbeard, in British chapbooks.
- He was described by Thomas Jefferson as “little Jones,” potentially 5'5" tall.
- Jones was well-dressed, carried a sword, and was known for his decorum.
- Though intense about honor and duty, Jones was sociable, wrote poetry and letters, spoke French, and had many romances.
- His naval actions led to his reputation as a pirate in Britain.
Later Life
- In 1788, Russian Empress Catherine the Great appointed Jones rear admiral in the Russian navy.
- He served in the Liman campaign in the Black Sea.
- Jones left Russian service in 1789 and moved to Paris.
- Jones was appointed U.S. Consul to Algiers but passed away before he could take the position.
- Jones was buried in Paris.
- In 1905, his body was found, transported to the United States, and reinterred at the Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, Maryland, in 1913, thanks to President Theodore Roosevelt.
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