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570b4563ec8fbc190045b942 | What country supplied troops to North Korea during the Korean War? | the People's Republic of China | [
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570b4563ec8fbc190045b943 | What country supplied advisors, pilots, and war materiel to North Korea? | the Soviet Union | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Korean War was a conflict between the United States and its United Nations allies and the communist powers under influence of the Soviet Union (also a UN member nation) and the People's Republic of China (which later also gained UN membership). The principal combatants ... |
570b4563ec8fbc190045b944 | What country was the principal ally of South Korea during the war? | the United States | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Korean War was a conflict between the United States and its United Nations allies and the communist powers under influence of the Soviet Union (also a UN member nation) and the People's Republic of China (which later also gained UN membership). The principal combatants ... |
570b4563ec8fbc190045b945 | What organization did all combatants on both sides of the war belong to? | United Nations | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Korean War was a conflict between the United States and its United Nations allies and the communist powers under influence of the Soviet Union (also a UN member nation) and the People's Republic of China (which later also gained UN membership). The principal combatants ... |
570b4563ec8fbc190045b946 | Which two countries were the primary fighters for territory in the Korean War? | North and South Korea | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Korean War was a conflict between the United States and its United Nations allies and the communist powers under influence of the Soviet Union (also a UN member nation) and the People's Republic of China (which later also gained UN membership). The principal combatants ... |
570b464a6b8089140040f84c | When did North Korean forces initiate attacks on US and UN forces in the Korean war? | 1950 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe war started badly for the US and UN. North Korean forces struck massively in the summer of 1950 and nearly drove the outnumbered US and ROK defenders into the sea. However the United Nations intervened, naming Douglas MacArthur commander of its forces, and UN-US-ROK for... |
570b464a6b8089140040f84d | What South Korean city did the US and ROK forces defend while building reinforcements? | Pusan | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe war started badly for the US and UN. North Korean forces struck massively in the summer of 1950 and nearly drove the outnumbered US and ROK defenders into the sea. However the United Nations intervened, naming Douglas MacArthur commander of its forces, and UN-US-ROK for... |
570b464a6b8089140040f84e | What type of attack was used on Inchon? | amphibious invasion | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe war started badly for the US and UN. North Korean forces struck massively in the summer of 1950 and nearly drove the outnumbered US and ROK defenders into the sea. However the United Nations intervened, naming Douglas MacArthur commander of its forces, and UN-US-ROK for... |
570b464a6b8089140040f84f | Chinese troops attacked the UN forces when they crossed what river? | the Yalu River | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe war started badly for the US and UN. North Korean forces struck massively in the summer of 1950 and nearly drove the outnumbered US and ROK defenders into the sea. However the United Nations intervened, naming Douglas MacArthur commander of its forces, and UN-US-ROK for... |
570b464a6b8089140040f850 | What general was fired for defying President Truman's containment strategy? | Douglas MacArthur | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe war started badly for the US and UN. North Korean forces struck massively in the summer of 1950 and nearly drove the outnumbered US and ROK defenders into the sea. However the United Nations intervened, naming Douglas MacArthur commander of its forces, and UN-US-ROK for... |
570b46f8ec8fbc190045b94c | What acronym was given to South Vietnamese troops? | RVN | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nFighting on one side was a coalition of forces including the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam or the \"RVN\"), the United States, supplemented by South Korea, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. The allies fought against the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) ... |
570b46f8ec8fbc190045b94d | What acronym was given to North Vietnamese army regulars? | NVA | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nFighting on one side was a coalition of forces including the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam or the \"RVN\"), the United States, supplemented by South Korea, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. The allies fought against the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) ... |
570b46f8ec8fbc190045b94e | By what name were fighters of the National Liberation Front known? | Viet Cong | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nFighting on one side was a coalition of forces including the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam or the \"RVN\"), the United States, supplemented by South Korea, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. The allies fought against the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) ... |
570b46f8ec8fbc190045b94f | The VC operated in what geographic area? | South Vietnam | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nFighting on one side was a coalition of forces including the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam or the \"RVN\"), the United States, supplemented by South Korea, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. The allies fought against the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) ... |
570b46f8ec8fbc190045b950 | The NVA was aided by military and financial aid from what two countries? | Soviet Union and China | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nFighting on one side was a coalition of forces including the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam or the \"RVN\"), the United States, supplemented by South Korea, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. The allies fought against the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) ... |
570b47b6ec8fbc190045b956 | What two northern Vietnamese cities did the US avoid bombing at the outset of the war? | Hanoi and Haiphong | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe military history of the American side of the war involved different strategies over the years. The bombing campaigns of the Air Force were tightly controlled by the White House for political reasons, and until 1972 avoided the main Northern cities of Hanoi and Haiphong ... |
570b47b6ec8fbc190045b957 | What was the major supply trail for the Northern Vietnamese forces? | the Ho Chi Minh Trail | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe military history of the American side of the war involved different strategies over the years. The bombing campaigns of the Air Force were tightly controlled by the White House for political reasons, and until 1972 avoided the main Northern cities of Hanoi and Haiphong ... |
570b47b6ec8fbc190045b958 | What US commander's strategy caused a loss of public opinion in the US? | William Westmoreland | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe military history of the American side of the war involved different strategies over the years. The bombing campaigns of the Air Force were tightly controlled by the White House for political reasons, and until 1972 avoided the main Northern cities of Hanoi and Haiphong ... |
570b47b6ec8fbc190045b959 | Who helped orchestrate bombing campaigns in the Vietnam War? | the White House | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe military history of the American side of the war involved different strategies over the years. The bombing campaigns of the Air Force were tightly controlled by the White House for political reasons, and until 1972 avoided the main Northern cities of Hanoi and Haiphong ... |
570b47b6ec8fbc190045b95a | When did the US start bombing Hanoi? | 1972 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe military history of the American side of the war involved different strategies over the years. The bombing campaigns of the Air Force were tightly controlled by the White House for political reasons, and until 1972 avoided the main Northern cities of Hanoi and Haiphong ... |
570b48596b8089140040f856 | When did fighting between Palestinians and the Lebanese begin? | 1983 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nIn 1983 fighting between Palestinian refugees and Lebanese factions reignited that nation's long-running civil war. A UN agreement brought an international force of peacekeepers to occupy Beirut and guarantee security. US Marines landed in August 1982 along with Italian and... |
570b48596b8089140040f857 | When did US marines land in Lebanon? | 1982 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nIn 1983 fighting between Palestinian refugees and Lebanese factions reignited that nation's long-running civil war. A UN agreement brought an international force of peacekeepers to occupy Beirut and guarantee security. US Marines landed in August 1982 along with Italian and... |
570b48596b8089140040f858 | When did a suicide bomber successfully attack the marine barracks in Lebanon? | October 23, 1983 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nIn 1983 fighting between Palestinian refugees and Lebanese factions reignited that nation's long-running civil war. A UN agreement brought an international force of peacekeepers to occupy Beirut and guarantee security. US Marines landed in August 1982 along with Italian and... |
570b48596b8089140040f859 | How many marines were killed in the attack? | 241 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nIn 1983 fighting between Palestinian refugees and Lebanese factions reignited that nation's long-running civil war. A UN agreement brought an international force of peacekeepers to occupy Beirut and guarantee security. US Marines landed in August 1982 along with Italian and... |
570b48596b8089140040f85a | When did President Reagan withdraw marines from Lebanon? | February 1984 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nIn 1983 fighting between Palestinian refugees and Lebanese factions reignited that nation's long-running civil war. A UN agreement brought an international force of peacekeepers to occupy Beirut and guarantee security. US Marines landed in August 1982 along with Italian and... |
570b495aec8fbc190045b960 | What is the main reason the US-led coalition won a decisive victory in the Persian Gulf War? | US technological superiority | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nHowever, the battle was one-sided almost from the beginning. The reasons for this are the subject of continuing study by military strategists and academics. There is general agreement that US technological superiority was a crucial factor but the speed and scale of the Iraq... |
570b495aec8fbc190045b961 | What faults in the Iraqi forces led to their rapid defeat? | poor strategic and tactical leadership and low morale | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nHowever, the battle was one-sided almost from the beginning. The reasons for this are the subject of continuing study by military strategists and academics. There is general agreement that US technological superiority was a crucial factor but the speed and scale of the Iraq... |
570b495aec8fbc190045b962 | US airstrikes on Iraqi air defenses and command and control facilities began when? | on 17 January 1991 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nHowever, the battle was one-sided almost from the beginning. The reasons for this are the subject of continuing study by military strategists and academics. There is general agreement that US technological superiority was a crucial factor but the speed and scale of the Iraq... |
570b495aec8fbc190045b963 | When did US ground forces attack Iraqi positions? | 24 February | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nHowever, the battle was one-sided almost from the beginning. The reasons for this are the subject of continuing study by military strategists and academics. There is general agreement that US technological superiority was a crucial factor but the speed and scale of the Iraq... |
570b495aec8fbc190045b964 | Who ordered Iraqi forces to hold their ground despite air bombardments? | Iraqi President Saddam Hussein | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nHowever, the battle was one-sided almost from the beginning. The reasons for this are the subject of continuing study by military strategists and academics. There is general agreement that US technological superiority was a crucial factor but the speed and scale of the Iraq... |
570b4b85ec8fbc190045b96a | How long did ground combat operations last in the Persian Gulf War? | 100 hours | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAfter just 100 hours of ground combat, and with all of Kuwait and much of southern Iraq under coalition control, US President George H. W. Bush ordered a cease-fire and negotiations began resulting in an agreement for cessation of hostilities. Some US politicians were disap... |
570b4b85ec8fbc190045b96b | Who ordered the cease-fire that effectively ended hostilities? | US President George H. W. Bush | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAfter just 100 hours of ground combat, and with all of Kuwait and much of southern Iraq under coalition control, US President George H. W. Bush ordered a cease-fire and negotiations began resulting in an agreement for cessation of hostilities. Some US politicians were disap... |
570b4b85ec8fbc190045b96c | What did some US Politicians think Coalition forces should have been allowed to have done? | pressed on to Baghdad and removed Hussein from power | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAfter just 100 hours of ground combat, and with all of Kuwait and much of southern Iraq under coalition control, US President George H. W. Bush ordered a cease-fire and negotiations began resulting in an agreement for cessation of hostilities. Some US politicians were disap... |
570b4b85ec8fbc190045b96d | Coalition nations did what with regards to invading Northern Iraq to precipitate the cease fire? | refused to participate | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAfter just 100 hours of ground combat, and with all of Kuwait and much of southern Iraq under coalition control, US President George H. W. Bush ordered a cease-fire and negotiations began resulting in an agreement for cessation of hostilities. Some US politicians were disap... |
570b4b85ec8fbc190045b96e | Why did Coalition nations fear the removal of Hussein from power? | it would create a power vacuum and destabilize the region | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAfter just 100 hours of ground combat, and with all of Kuwait and much of southern Iraq under coalition control, US President George H. W. Bush ordered a cease-fire and negotiations began resulting in an agreement for cessation of hostilities. Some US politicians were disap... |
570b4c3c6b8089140040f860 | What term is given to the attempt by the US and her allies to fight global terrorist groups? | The War on Terrorism | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe War on Terrorism is a global effort by the governments of several countries (primarily the United States and its principal allies) to neutralize international terrorist groups (primarily Islamic Extremist terrorist groups, including al-Qaeda) and ensure that countries c... |
570b4c3c6b8089140040f861 | What religious groups are primarily targeted by this war? | Islamic Extremist | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe War on Terrorism is a global effort by the governments of several countries (primarily the United States and its principal allies) to neutralize international terrorist groups (primarily Islamic Extremist terrorist groups, including al-Qaeda) and ensure that countries c... |
570b4c3c6b8089140040f862 | What is one prominent, specific terrorist group targeted by the War on Terrorism? | al-Qaeda | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe War on Terrorism is a global effort by the governments of several countries (primarily the United States and its principal allies) to neutralize international terrorist groups (primarily Islamic Extremist terrorist groups, including al-Qaeda) and ensure that countries c... |
570b4c3c6b8089140040f863 | The War On Terrorism was caused by what event? | the September 11, 2001 attacks | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe War on Terrorism is a global effort by the governments of several countries (primarily the United States and its principal allies) to neutralize international terrorist groups (primarily Islamic Extremist terrorist groups, including al-Qaeda) and ensure that countries c... |
570b4c3c6b8089140040f864 | Since the start of the war on Terrorism, attacks on US service members have occurred in which two US states? | Arkansas and Texas | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe War on Terrorism is a global effort by the governments of several countries (primarily the United States and its principal allies) to neutralize international terrorist groups (primarily Islamic Extremist terrorist groups, including al-Qaeda) and ensure that countries c... |
570b4f4dec8fbc190045b974 | What demand did the US make before invading Iraq in 2003? | that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein leave Iraq | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAfter the lengthy Iraq disarmament crisis culminated with an American demand that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein leave Iraq, which was refused, a coalition led by the United States and the United Kingdom fought the Iraqi army in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Approximately 250,... |
570b4f4dec8fbc190045b975 | How many US troops participated in the invasion? | 250,000 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAfter the lengthy Iraq disarmament crisis culminated with an American demand that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein leave Iraq, which was refused, a coalition led by the United States and the United Kingdom fought the Iraqi army in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Approximately 250,... |
570b4f4dec8fbc190045b976 | What country refused to allow forces to stage within it? | Turkey | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAfter the lengthy Iraq disarmament crisis culminated with an American demand that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein leave Iraq, which was refused, a coalition led by the United States and the United Kingdom fought the Iraqi army in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Approximately 250,... |
570b4f4dec8fbc190045b977 | How long did the first phase of fighting last? | approximately three weeks | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAfter the lengthy Iraq disarmament crisis culminated with an American demand that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein leave Iraq, which was refused, a coalition led by the United States and the United Kingdom fought the Iraqi army in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Approximately 250,... |
570b4f4dec8fbc190045b978 | How long did the US and its coalition partners have to occupy Iraq? | 9 years | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAfter the lengthy Iraq disarmament crisis culminated with an American demand that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein leave Iraq, which was refused, a coalition led by the United States and the United Kingdom fought the Iraqi army in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Approximately 250,... |
570b50126b8089140040f86a | What declaration established a no-fly zone over Libya? | United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAs a result of the Libyan Civil War, the United Nations enacted United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, which imposed a no-fly zone over Libya, and the protection of civilians from the forces of Muammar Gaddafi. The United States, along with Britain, France and sev... |
570b50126b8089140040f86b | What is the name of the Libyan leader opposed by US and UN forces? | Muammar Gaddafi | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAs a result of the Libyan Civil War, the United Nations enacted United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, which imposed a no-fly zone over Libya, and the protection of civilians from the forces of Muammar Gaddafi. The United States, along with Britain, France and sev... |
570b50126b8089140040f86c | What was the name of the military action against Libya? | Operation Unified Protector | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAs a result of the Libyan Civil War, the United Nations enacted United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, which imposed a no-fly zone over Libya, and the protection of civilians from the forces of Muammar Gaddafi. The United States, along with Britain, France and sev... |
570b50126b8089140040f86d | What was the goal of this operation? | to protect civilians | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAs a result of the Libyan Civil War, the United Nations enacted United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, which imposed a no-fly zone over Libya, and the protection of civilians from the forces of Muammar Gaddafi. The United States, along with Britain, France and sev... |
570b50126b8089140040f86e | The Libyan conflict was primarily fought between which groups? | Gaddafi's loyalists and Libyan rebels fighting to depose him | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAs a result of the Libyan Civil War, the United Nations enacted United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, which imposed a no-fly zone over Libya, and the protection of civilians from the forces of Muammar Gaddafi. The United States, along with Britain, France and sev... |
570b51886b8089140040f874 | What was the biggest problem General Washington faced? | logistics | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nGeneral George Washington (1732–99) proved an excellent organizer and administrator, who worked successfully with Congress and the state governors, selecting and mentoring his senior officers, supporting and training his troops, and maintaining an idealistic Republican Army... |
570b51886b8089140040f875 | Where were the two major surrenders of British forces in the war? | Saratoga (1777) and Yorktown (1781) | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nGeneral George Washington (1732–99) proved an excellent organizer and administrator, who worked successfully with Congress and the state governors, selecting and mentoring his senior officers, supporting and training his troops, and maintaining an idealistic Republican Army... |
570b51886b8089140040f876 | What percentage of the Colonial population were loyal to the Crown? | 20% | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nGeneral George Washington (1732–99) proved an excellent organizer and administrator, who worked successfully with Congress and the state governors, selecting and mentoring his senior officers, supporting and training his troops, and maintaining an idealistic Republican Army... |
570b51886b8089140040f877 | What did Washington do after defeating the British Army? | he retired quietly to his farm in Virginia. | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nGeneral George Washington (1732–99) proved an excellent organizer and administrator, who worked successfully with Congress and the state governors, selecting and mentoring his senior officers, supporting and training his troops, and maintaining an idealistic Republican Army... |
570b51886b8089140040f878 | What advantage did Washington have over the British generals? | he had a better idea of how to win the war than they did | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nGeneral George Washington (1732–99) proved an excellent organizer and administrator, who worked successfully with Congress and the state governors, selecting and mentoring his senior officers, supporting and training his troops, and maintaining an idealistic Republican Army... |
570b5245ec8fbc190045b97e | Where was the Barbary Coast? | modern day Libya | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Berbers along the Barbary Coast (modern day Libya) sent pirates to capture merchant ships and hold the crews for ransom. The U.S. paid protection money until 1801, when President Thomas Jefferson refused to pay and sent in the Navy to challenge the Barbary States, the F... |
570b5245ec8fbc190045b97f | Who sent pirates to capture merchant ships? | The Berbers | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Berbers along the Barbary Coast (modern day Libya) sent pirates to capture merchant ships and hold the crews for ransom. The U.S. paid protection money until 1801, when President Thomas Jefferson refused to pay and sent in the Navy to challenge the Barbary States, the F... |
570b5245ec8fbc190045b980 | How did the United States initially deal with this problem? | The U.S. paid protection money until 1801 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Berbers along the Barbary Coast (modern day Libya) sent pirates to capture merchant ships and hold the crews for ransom. The U.S. paid protection money until 1801, when President Thomas Jefferson refused to pay and sent in the Navy to challenge the Barbary States, the F... |
570b5245ec8fbc190045b981 | What American naval officer led a raid that destroyed a captured American ship? | Stephen Decatur | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Berbers along the Barbary Coast (modern day Libya) sent pirates to capture merchant ships and hold the crews for ransom. The U.S. paid protection money until 1801, when President Thomas Jefferson refused to pay and sent in the Navy to challenge the Barbary States, the F... |
570b5245ec8fbc190045b982 | What city did William Eaton capture to end the first Barbary War? | Derna | [
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570b52c7ec8fbc190045b988 | What was the Confederate overall strategy to win the Civil War? | getting Britain and France to intervene | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe American Civil War caught both sides unprepared. The Confederacy hoped to win by getting Britain and France to intervene, or else by wearing down the North's willingness to fight. The U.S. sought a quick victory focused on capturing the Confederate capital at Richmond, ... |
570b52c7ec8fbc190045b989 | What was the Union's original war aim? | capturing the Confederate capital at Richmond, Virginia | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe American Civil War caught both sides unprepared. The Confederacy hoped to win by getting Britain and France to intervene, or else by wearing down the North's willingness to fight. The U.S. sought a quick victory focused on capturing the Confederate capital at Richmond, ... |
570b52c7ec8fbc190045b98a | Who led the Confederate forces defending Richmond throughout the war? | Robert E. Lee | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe American Civil War caught both sides unprepared. The Confederacy hoped to win by getting Britain and France to intervene, or else by wearing down the North's willingness to fight. The U.S. sought a quick victory focused on capturing the Confederate capital at Richmond, ... |
570b52c7ec8fbc190045b98b | How did the war effect both sides? | the material and personnel of the South were used up, while the North prospered | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe American Civil War caught both sides unprepared. The Confederacy hoped to win by getting Britain and France to intervene, or else by wearing down the North's willingness to fight. The U.S. sought a quick victory focused on capturing the Confederate capital at Richmond, ... |
570b53996b8089140040f87e | When in the 19th century was the US navy modernized? | the 1880s | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Navy was modernized in the 1880s, and by the 1890s had adopted the naval power strategy of Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan—as indeed did every major navy. The old sailing ships were replaced by modern steel battleships, bringing them in line with the navies of Britain and G... |
570b53996b8089140040f87f | What replaced the older sailing ships in the navy? | modern steel battleships | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Navy was modernized in the 1880s, and by the 1890s had adopted the naval power strategy of Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan—as indeed did every major navy. The old sailing ships were replaced by modern steel battleships, bringing them in line with the navies of Britain and G... |
570b53996b8089140040f880 | By what name was the US fleet known at the start of the 20th Century? | the Great White Fleet | [
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570b53996b8089140040f881 | Who ordered this fleet to sail around the world? | President Theodore Roosevelt | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Navy was modernized in the 1880s, and by the 1890s had adopted the naval power strategy of Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan—as indeed did every major navy. The old sailing ships were replaced by modern steel battleships, bringing them in line with the navies of Britain and G... |
570b53996b8089140040f882 | What was the purpose of this order? | to demonstrate the Navy's capability to extend to the global theater | [
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570b547c6b8089140040f888 | What early 20th century conflict sent tens of thousands of refugees to the US? | The Mexican Revolution | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Mexican Revolution involved a civil war with hundreds of thousands of deaths and large numbers fleeing combat zones. Tens of thousands fled to the U.S. President Wilson sent U.S. forces to occupy the Mexican city of Veracruz for six months in 1914. It was designed to sh... |
570b547c6b8089140040f889 | US forces were sent to occupy what Mexican City during the Revolution? | Veracruz | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Mexican Revolution involved a civil war with hundreds of thousands of deaths and large numbers fleeing combat zones. Tens of thousands fled to the U.S. President Wilson sent U.S. forces to occupy the Mexican city of Veracruz for six months in 1914. It was designed to sh... |
570b547c6b8089140040f88a | What was the name of the Mexican general who attacked an American city in New Mexico? | Pancho Villa | [
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570b547c6b8089140040f88b | What foreign organization encouraged Villa's guerilla war against the US? | The German Secret Service | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Mexican Revolution involved a civil war with hundreds of thousands of deaths and large numbers fleeing combat zones. Tens of thousands fled to the U.S. President Wilson sent U.S. forces to occupy the Mexican city of Veracruz for six months in 1914. It was designed to sh... |
570b547c6b8089140040f88c | What US General led troops against Villa? | General John J. Pershing | [
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570b5532ec8fbc190045b990 | What general sentiment was the result of losses in World War I? | isolationism | [
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570b5532ec8fbc190045b991 | Congress refused to allow the US to join what organization? | the League of Nations | [
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570b5532ec8fbc190045b992 | What legislation was passed to discourage the country from getting involved in a foreign war? | Neutrality Acts | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAfter the costly U.S. involvement in World War I, isolationism grew within the nation. Congress refused membership in the League of Nations, and in response to the growing turmoil in Europe and Asia, the gradually more restrictive Neutrality Acts were passed, which were int... |
570b5532ec8fbc190045b993 | Which US President sought to circumvent Neutrality acts to aid Britain? | Franklin D. Roosevelt | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAfter the costly U.S. involvement in World War I, isolationism grew within the nation. Congress refused membership in the League of Nations, and in response to the growing turmoil in Europe and Asia, the gradually more restrictive Neutrality Acts were passed, which were int... |
570b5532ec8fbc190045b994 | What was the name of the 1940 program to send arms to Britain? | the Lend-Lease Act | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAfter the costly U.S. involvement in World War I, isolationism grew within the nation. Congress refused membership in the League of Nations, and in response to the growing turmoil in Europe and Asia, the gradually more restrictive Neutrality Acts were passed, which were int... |
570b56026b8089140040f892 | How many Americans served in the military in World War II? | Over 16 million | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nWorld War II holds a special place in the American psyche as the country's greatest triumph, and the U.S. military personnel of World War II are frequently referred to as \"the Greatest Generation.\" Over 16 million served (about 11% of the population), and over 400,000 die... |
570b56026b8089140040f893 | How many American service personnel died in World War II? | 400,000 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nWorld War II holds a special place in the American psyche as the country's greatest triumph, and the U.S. military personnel of World War II are frequently referred to as \"the Greatest Generation.\" Over 16 million served (about 11% of the population), and over 400,000 die... |
570b56026b8089140040f894 | What other country besides the United States became a super power after World War II? | the Soviet Union | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nWorld War II holds a special place in the American psyche as the country's greatest triumph, and the U.S. military personnel of World War II are frequently referred to as \"the Greatest Generation.\" Over 16 million served (about 11% of the population), and over 400,000 die... |
570b56026b8089140040f895 | What name is given to those Americans who served in World War II? | the Greatest Generation | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nWorld War II holds a special place in the American psyche as the country's greatest triumph, and the U.S. military personnel of World War II are frequently referred to as \"the Greatest Generation.\" Over 16 million served (about 11% of the population), and over 400,000 die... |
570b56026b8089140040f896 | Both during and after the conclusion of World War II, the United States formed a firm alliance with what country? | Britain | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nWorld War II holds a special place in the American psyche as the country's greatest triumph, and the U.S. military personnel of World War II are frequently referred to as \"the Greatest Generation.\" Over 16 million served (about 11% of the population), and over 400,000 die... |
570b56c06b8089140040f89c | The policy of containment in Asia was aimed at what ideology? | Communism | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe U.S. framed the war as part of its policy of containment of Communism in south Asia, but American forces were frustrated by an inability to engage the enemy in decisive battles, corruption and incompetence in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, and ever increasing prot... |
570b56c06b8089140040f89d | What was the psychological turning point of the war? | The Tet Offensive | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe U.S. framed the war as part of its policy of containment of Communism in south Asia, but American forces were frustrated by an inability to engage the enemy in decisive battles, corruption and incompetence in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, and ever increasing prot... |
570b56c06b8089140040f89e | When did this offensive take place? | 1968 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe U.S. framed the war as part of its policy of containment of Communism in south Asia, but American forces were frustrated by an inability to engage the enemy in decisive battles, corruption and incompetence in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, and ever increasing prot... |
570b56c06b8089140040f89f | When were US forces withdrawn from Vietnam? | 1973 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe U.S. framed the war as part of its policy of containment of Communism in south Asia, but American forces were frustrated by an inability to engage the enemy in decisive battles, corruption and incompetence in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, and ever increasing prot... |
570b56c06b8089140040f8a0 | The policy of supplying arms and war materiel for the Vietnamese to fight their own war was called what? | "Vietnamization," | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe U.S. framed the war as part of its policy of containment of Communism in south Asia, but American forces were frustrated by an inability to engage the enemy in decisive battles, corruption and incompetence in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, and ever increasing prot... |
570b57586b8089140040f8a6 | When did Britain declare martial law in a North American colony? | 1774 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nOngoing political tensions between Great Britain and the thirteen colonies reached a crisis in 1774 when the British placed the province of Massachusetts under martial law after the Patriots protested taxes they regarded as a violation of their constitutional rights as Engl... |
570b57586b8089140040f8a7 | What colony was placed under martial law? | Massachusetts | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nOngoing political tensions between Great Britain and the thirteen colonies reached a crisis in 1774 when the British placed the province of Massachusetts under martial law after the Patriots protested taxes they regarded as a violation of their constitutional rights as Engl... |
570b57586b8089140040f8a8 | What were the first conflicts of the American Revolution? | Lexington and Concord | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nOngoing political tensions between Great Britain and the thirteen colonies reached a crisis in 1774 when the British placed the province of Massachusetts under martial law after the Patriots protested taxes they regarded as a violation of their constitutional rights as Engl... |
570b57586b8089140040f8a9 | Who appointed Washington to serve as commander in chief? | The Continental Congress | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nOngoing political tensions between Great Britain and the thirteen colonies reached a crisis in 1774 when the British placed the province of Massachusetts under martial law after the Patriots protested taxes they regarded as a violation of their constitutional rights as Engl... |
570b57586b8089140040f8aa | When did the colonies declare independence? | July 4, 1776 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nOngoing political tensions between Great Britain and the thirteen colonies reached a crisis in 1774 when the British placed the province of Massachusetts under martial law after the Patriots protested taxes they regarded as a violation of their constitutional rights as Engl... |
570b58f5ec8fbc190045b99a | What quality made the US only a minor military power after the Revolutionary War? | having only a modest army | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nFollowing the American Revolutionary War, the United States faced potential military conflict on the high seas as well as on the western frontier. The United States was a minor military power during this time, having only a modest army, Marine corps, and navy. A traditional... |
570b58f5ec8fbc190045b99b | Why was the US military so small initially? | A traditional distrust of standing armies | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nFollowing the American Revolutionary War, the United States faced potential military conflict on the high seas as well as on the western frontier. The United States was a minor military power during this time, having only a modest army, Marine corps, and navy. A traditional... |
570b58f5ec8fbc190045b99c | The founding fathers had faith in what military groups? | local militia | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nFollowing the American Revolutionary War, the United States faced potential military conflict on the high seas as well as on the western frontier. The United States was a minor military power during this time, having only a modest army, Marine corps, and navy. A traditional... |
570b58f5ec8fbc190045b99d | What did early American leaders worry a large standing army would involve America in? | foreign wars | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nFollowing the American Revolutionary War, the United States faced potential military conflict on the high seas as well as on the western frontier. The United States was a minor military power during this time, having only a modest army, Marine corps, and navy. A traditional... |
570b58f5ec8fbc190045b99e | Early leaders also feared a large army would allow what internal conflict to take place? | a domestic tyrant to seize power | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nFollowing the American Revolutionary War, the United States faced potential military conflict on the high seas as well as on the western frontier. The United States was a minor military power during this time, having only a modest army, Marine corps, and navy. A traditional... |
570b59d76b8089140040f8b0 | What two tribes particularly resisted being confined to reservations? | the Sioux and Comanche | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAfter the Civil War, population expansion, railroad construction, and the disappearance of the buffalo herds heightened military tensions on the Great Plains. Several tribes, especially the Sioux and Comanche, fiercely resisted confinement to reservations. The main role of ... |
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