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Naval History Comprehensive Q&A: Key Events and Vessels, Exams of Nursing

Chamberlain College of NursingNursing

Explore comprehensive questions and answers about naval history and heritage. Key dates, vessels, and events in the united states navy's history, from its founding to modern naval warfare. It includes questions about important figures, battles, and technological advancements, providing a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts interested in naval history. The content is designed to test and enhance knowledge of naval traditions, ships, and historical milestones, offering a detailed overview of the u.s. Navy's evolution and its impact on global events. This resource is ideal for exam preparation, quizzes, and general knowledge enhancement in the field of naval history.

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NAVAL HISTORY/HERITAGE | Comprehensive Questions and Answers Latest Updated
2024/2025 With 100% Verified Solutions
What date commemorates the birthday
of the United States Navy?
A. 5 Sep 1774
B. 13 Oct 1775
C. 4 Jul 1776
D. 14 Feb 1778 - 13 Oct 1775
The Second Continental Congress approved the purchase of how many vessels?
A. Eight
B. Six
C. Four
D. Two - Two
Which of the following were naval vessels
in the early 19th century?
A. Frigates
B. Sloops of war
C. Ships of the line
D. All of the above - All of the above
What category of ship carried the largest number of guns?
1. Ships of the line
2. Sloops of war
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NAVAL HISTORY/HERITAGE | Comprehensive Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 With 100% Verified Solutions What date commemorates the birthday of the United States Navy? A. 5 Sep 1774 B. 13 Oct 1775 C. 4 Jul 1776 D. 14 Feb 1778 - 13 Oct 1775 The Second Continental Congress approved the purchase of how many vessels? A. Eight B. Six C. Four D. Two - Two Which of the following were naval vessels in the early 19th century? A. Frigates B. Sloops of war C. Ships of the line D. All of the above - All of the above What category of ship carried the largest number of guns?

  1. Ships of the line
  2. Sloops of war
  1. Schooners
  2. Frigates - Ships of the line What type of ships did privateers typically sail?
  3. Ships of the line
  4. Sloops of war
  5. Schooners
  6. Frigates - Schooners What ship was the first warfare submarine?
  7. Turtle
  8. Hornet
  9. Alfred
  10. Wasp - Turtle Which of the following ships has the distinction of being the U.S. Navy's first flagship?
  11. Providence
  12. Hornet
  13. Alfred
  14. Wasp - Alfred What country was the first to recognize the "Stars and Stripes"?
  15. Germany
  16. France
  17. Spain
  1. Constitution
  2. Constellation
  3. Bonhomme Richard - Constitution Who was president when the U.S. Navy Department was established?
  4. George Washington
  5. Thomas Jefferson
  6. James Madison
  7. John Adams - John Adams When did the expression" Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute" originate?
  8. During the Revolutionary War
  9. During the "Quasi" War
  10. During the War of 1812
  11. During the Barbary States War - During the "Quasi" War Who led the naval forces into Tripoli Harbor and destroyed the captured US frigate USS Philadelphia?
  12. Stephen Decatur
  13. James Lawrence
  14. ThomasTruxtun
  15. Edward Preple - Stephen Decatur The War of 1812 was caused, in part, by the efforts to accomplish which of the following goals?
  16. Establishing a naval base in the Mediterranean
  1. Paying ransom payments to the Barbary States
  2. Stopping forced service of American seamen in the British navy
  3. Forcing France to establish trade relations with the United States - Stopping forced service of American seamen in the British navy During the War of 1812, what ship earned the nickname "Old Ironsides"?
  4. Chesapeake
  5. Constitution
  6. Constellation
  7. Enterprise - Constitution On which of the following Great Lakes did Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British squadron, cutting British supply lines?
  8. Lake Superior
  9. Lake Michigan
  10. Lake Huron
  11. Lake Erie - Lake Erie What ship was one of the first ships-of-the line?
  12. Constitution
  13. Enterprise
  14. Philadelphia
  15. North Carolina - North Carolina The first half of the 19th century saw a development that was to change navies all over the world. What was that development?

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

  1. USS New Ironsides
  2. USS Housatonic
  3. USS Hunley
  4. USS Custis - USS Hunley During what Civil War battle was the order "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" given?
  5. Vicksburg
  6. Mobile Bay
  7. New Orleans Orleans
  8. Kings Bay - Mobile Bay What person defined sea power, showed the importance of knowing naval needs, and advocated a large, powerful Navy?
  9. Commodore Perry
  10. Admira lFarragut
  11. Andre Foote 4.Alfred T. Mahan - Alfred T. Mahan What ship has been labeled as the first modern cruiser in the U.S. Fleet?
  12. USS Boston
  13. USS Atlanta
  14. USS Newark
  15. USS Chicago - USS Newark

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

  1. The Quasi War
  2. The Civil War
  3. The Spanish-American War
  4. World War I - The Spanish-American War In what year did the Navy accept its first operational submarine?
  5. 1895
  6. 1898
  7. 1900
  8. 1902 - 1900 Construction of our first destroyer began in what year?
  9. 1895
  10. 1899
  11. 1902
  12. 1905 - 1899 What ship was considered our first "first-class" battleship?
  13. USS Indiana
  14. USS NewYork
  15. USSTexas
  16. USS California - USS Indiana Who was the Navy's first aviator?
  1. USS Yorktown
  2. USS Enterprise - USS Ranger What was the first naval battle of World War II in which two opposing fleets didn't see each other during combat?
  3. The Battle of Midway
  4. The Battle of Okinawa
  5. The Battle of Guadalcanal
  6. The Battle of the Coral Sea - The Battle of the Coral Sea What was the decisive battle of World War II that became the turning point of the war in the Pacific?
  7. The Battle of Midway
  8. The Battle of Okinawa
  9. The Battle of Guadalcanal
  10. The Battle of the Coral Sea - The Battle of Midway During World War II, the Japanese loss/losses of what island(s) heralded the end of the war in the Pacific?
  11. Philippines
  12. Solomons
  13. Guadalcanal
  14. Iwo Jima - Solomons During World War II, the Navy was heavily involved in which of the following Atlantic (European) actions?
  1. The invasion of Normandy
  2. The capture of Navaronne
  3. The Battle of Britain
  4. The fall of Berlin - The invasion of Normandy Which of the following were types of ships built during World War II?
  5. Net tenders
  6. Mine sweepers
  7. Repair ships
  8. All of the above - All of the above Which of the following combat systems came into full use during World War II?
  9. Radar
  10. Sonar
  11. Both 1 and 2 above
  12. SATNAV - Both 1 and 2 above During World War II, WAVES were eligible for how many ratings?
  13. 28
  14. 30
  15. 34
  16. 40 - 34 In what year was the Women's Armed Services Integration Act passed?
  17. 1942

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

  1. 1952
  2. 1955
  3. 1958
  4. 1961 - 1958 America's first suborbital flight was made by what Navy officer?
  5. Commander Conrad
  6. Commander Gordan
  7. Commander Shepard Jr
  8. Commander Kerwin - Commander Shepard Jr Which of the following warfare tactics was used during the Vietnam Police Action?
  9. Gunfire support
  10. Riverine operations
  11. Coastal interdiction
  12. Each of the above - Each of the above Which of the following ships was the world's first nuclear-powered carrier?
  13. USS Nimitz
  14. USS Carl Vinson
  1. USS Enterprise
  2. USS Abraham Lincoln - USS Enterprise What moon mission was completely manned by Navy personnel?
  3. Apollo 5
  4. Apollo 7
  5. Apollo 11
  6. Apollo 12 - Apollo 12 In what year was the Alvin, a deep diving vehicle, tested at 6,000-foot depths?
  7. 1961
  8. 1965
  9. 1969
  10. 1971 - 1965 In what year was the first nuclear-powered, deep-submergence research and ocean-engineering vehicle launched?
  11. 1961
  12. 1965
  13. 1969
  14. 1971 - 1969 Which of the following is/are principle development(s) of the Trident system?
  15. A nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine
  16. A strategic weapons system