USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THOMAS JEFFERSON

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

BONUS:Which American ship captured the British ship Guerriere during the war?

A	USS Constitution
B	USS Philadelphia
C	Bonhomme Richard
D	HMS Serapis

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -On August 19, 1812, USS Constitution met and defeated HMS Guerriere, a 38-gun British frigate under the command of Captain James Richard Dacres. While relatively inconsequential in strategic terms for the War of 1812, the stunning victory provided a much needed morale boost for the American public.

Detailed explanation-2: -When the two ships encountered each other on August 19th, Guerriere’s Captain James Richard Dacres engaged, confident of victory against the larger, better-armed U.S. ship. The exchange of broadsides felled Guerriere’s masts and reduced the ship to a sinking condition.

Detailed explanation-3: -On August 19, 1812 the USS Constitution defeated the HMS Guerriere off the coast of Nova Scotia. The battle lasted for an hour and marked a great victory for the Navy.

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