150 words for section A.
150 words for section B.
Section A: Select and answer the following questions related to the history of the Naval Service covered in Module 1. Be sure to answer all parts of the questions:
How did the war with Spain reflect the American shift in naval affairs at the end of the 19th century?
What effects did the victory over Spain have on the American Naval Service?
Section B: Select and answer the question for your Service. In writing your answer, draw upon the Service-specific readings assigned in Module 1. Be sure to answer all parts of the questions
U.S. Navy:
What technical developments in warships inspired the motorized torpedo? How did this weapon impact the navies of small countries? What was the reaction to ship construction?
OTHER REFERENCES:
https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2016/october/little-tug-did
America, Sea Power, and the World1 (Chapters available in RedShelf)
Chapter 10: War With Spain and the Revolution in Naval Affairs, 1895-1910
After overcoming the challenge of settling the West, the United States became more interested in international affairs. Having repaired the physical infrastructure destroyed by the Civil War, the United States was able to expand its manufacturing capability and recognize the importance of trade. This roughly coincided with the launch of H.M.S. Dreadnought, a ship that changed the size, speed, armament, and armor of capital ships.