Question

question 6 of 10
a difference between commodore perry’s \black ships\ and the great white fleet was that the \black ships\:

a. used sail power.

b. carried larger guns.

c. used force to achieve goals.

d. carried government leaders.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Commodore Perry's "Black Ships" (steam - powered) vs. Great White Fleet (also steam - powered, later), but "Black Ships" had a mix, but the key is about differences. Wait, no—actually, the Great White Fleet was more modern, but the "Black Ships" (Perry's) and Great White Fleet: Wait, no, the Great White Fleet was US's around 1907, Perry's was 1850s. But the main point: The "Black Ships" (Perry's) used steam and sail, but the Great White Fleet was all steam, but the option about guns: Perry's ships had larger guns than typical Japanese ships, but the Great White Fleet was a show of force, but the difference in guns? Wait, no, the correct answer is B? Wait, no, let's re - examine. Wait, the Great White Fleet was a peacetime show, but Perry's "Black Ships" used force (but option C says "used force", but both? No, Perry's used force to open Japan, the Great White Fleet was a display. Wait, no, the question is about the difference in the ships themselves. The "Black Ships" (Perry's) carried larger guns than the Japanese ships at the time, and compared to the Great White Fleet? No, maybe the key is: The "Black Ships" (Perry's) had larger guns (B) than the Great White Fleet? Wait, no, the Great White Fleet was more advanced. Wait, maybe I got it wrong. Wait, the correct answer is B? Wait, no, let's think again. The options: A: Used sail power—Perry's ships used steam and sail, Great White Fleet was all steam, but "used sail power" is not a difference in a bad way. B: Carried larger guns—Perry's ships had larger guns than the Japanese, and maybe compared to the Great White Fleet? No, the Great White Fleet was more modern. Wait, maybe the answer is B. Wait, no, let's check the history. Commodore Perry's "Black Ships" (the US Navy ships that opened Japan) had larger, more powerful guns than the Japanese vessels at the time, and this was a key difference from the Great White Fleet? Wait, no, the Great White Fleet was a later US fleet. But the question is about the difference between the two fleets (Perry's "Black Ships" and Great White Fleet). The "Black Ships" (Perry's) carried larger guns (B) as a key difference. Or maybe D? No, D says carried government leaders—Perry's ships had Perry, a commodore, not government leaders (like presidents), the Great White Fleet had officers, not government leaders. Wait, no, the correct answer is B? Wait, I think the correct answer is B.

Answer:

B. Carried larger guns.