Mini-check (30–45 minutes): Use what you know about the American Revolutionary era to explain why the U.S. Navy was founded on October 13, 1775, and connect early naval needs to modern Navy missions and roles.
The U.S. Navy traces its birthday to October 13, 1775. Which conflict was happening when the Continental Congress created the Continental Navy?
In the format “Mon DD YYYY,” write the U.S. Navy’s birthday date.
In 1775, the Continental Congress authorized ships to challenge British power at sea.
Match each term to the best definition.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Frigate | arrow_right_alt | Colonial naval force in the Revolution |
Continental Navy | arrow_right_alt | Private ships allowed to attack enemies |
Blockade | arrow_right_alt | Fast warship used for patrols |
Privateers | arrow_right_alt | Navy stops ships entering a port |
Put these events in chronological order (earliest to latest).
Battles of Lexington and Concord (April 1775)
Continental Congress authorizes the Continental Navy (Oct. 1775)
Declaration of Independence (July 1776)
Battle of Yorktown (Oct. 1781)
Which missions are commonly associated with the modern U.S. Navy? (Select 2.)
Which statement best explains a key difference between the Continental Navy (1775) and the modern U.S. Navy?
For each U.S. military branch, select the domain that best matches it.
Sea | Land | Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
Navy | |||
Marine Corps | |||
Army | |||
Air Force |
In 3 words or fewer, define a naval “blockade.”
In one paragraph: Why did the colonies want a navy in 1775, and what is one modern reason the U.S. maintains a Navy today? Use at least one vocabulary term from this mini-check.