USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR

[SOURCES]
Which of these is naval slang for jinxed?

(A) voodoo

(B) ** hoodoo

(C) booboo

(D) cootie

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -Mustang. An enlisted sailor that becomes an officer in the Navy is often referred to as a “Mustang”. A mustang officer can be a chief warrant officer, limited duty officer, staff corps officer, or a line officer. The reference comes from the mustang horse, not being a thoroughbred.

Concept note-2: -“Fair Winds and Following Seas” is a gesture of good luck to those we will miss and sailors who have served with honor and courage. The combination of phrases implies that a vessel will have good winds, and not have to pound into the waves. The phrase can be used as a toast or salutation between mariners.

Concept note-3: -Their first step is to set “Circle William, ” a Navy phrase meaning to prepare for chemical, germ, or nuclear attack.