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john paul jones was the commander of what ship that brought the war to …

Question

john paul jones was the commander of what ship that brought the war to british waters in 1778 and captured a number of ships?
a) uss boston
b) uss ranger
c) uss montgomery
d) uss hancock

Explanation:

Identify the historical commander and year

John Paul Jones was a prominent naval commander during the American Revolutionary War. In 1778, he commanded a vessel that raided British waters, capturing several merchant ships and engaging HMS Drake.

Match the ship to the historical event

The ship commanded by John Paul Jones during his 1778 cruise in British waters was the USS Ranger (an 18-gun sloop-of-war).

Verify the multiple-choice options

  • A) USS Boston: Commanded by Hector McNeill and Samuel Tucker.
  • B) USS Ranger: Commanded by John Paul Jones in 1777–1778.
  • C) USS Montgomery: A frigate destroyed in 1777 to prevent capture.
  • D) USS Hancock: Commanded by John Manley, captured in 1777.

Answer:

  • A) USS Boston
  • B) USS Ranger (Correct answer)
  • C) USS Montgomery
  • D) USS Hancock