Continental army - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What causes smallpox and how transmitted? - Correct Answer-Cause: a virus Transmitted by: aerosol, contact with contaminated material How did smallpox come to the New World? - Correct Answer-Christopher Columbus' second journey (1492), could have came with slaves Smallpox in the Americas prior to 1775 - How prevalent? - Correct Answer-numerous smallpox epidemics, depopulated North America Where was inoculation done in the Americas? - Correct Answer-Was outlawed in some colonies, was o...

RANK STRUCTURE An established rank structure aids the Marine Corps in carrying out its mission by organizing the duties, responsibilities, and authority necessary to succeed. Without this organizational structure, our institution would be shapeless and ineffective at carrying out our assigned missions. The success of the Marine Corps and of our Marines depend greatly on the Marines who carry out these duties and responsibilities of leadership. HISTORY OF ORGANIZED RANKS The leader...

DLC 2 TEST #1 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ NCOs in the militia didn't have defined roles in the readiness and care of the militiamen. They carried out officer's instructions and were primarily in charge of maintaining drills and formations in the battles - - Minutemen were formed from the reorganized militias to fight the British. However, they were more similar to a militia than a professional army. - - There was a difference between the militia NCO and the continen...

DLC II Exam Questions and Answers Which of the following should SGT Smith include as part of his description of NCOs in the militia? Militia NCOs had standardized roles and responsibilities. Militia NCOs followed Democratic traditions and were elected to their positions. Militia NCOs were appointed by an Officer. Militia NCOs were appointed by a commander - Correct Answer ️️ -Militia NCOs followed Democratic traditions and were elected to their positions Which of the following best d...

The American Way of War Ans: The American Way of War In the United States, the Battle of New Orleans was seen as ______________. Ans: the defeat of the best army in the world by an American militia force General Winfield Scott's capture of Mexico City during the Mexican War was ______________. Ans: an example of conventional 19th century warfare Congress was unwilling to expend the funds necessary to maintain a large standing army during the latter part of the 19th century because ___...

_________ is fundamental to the art and science of warfare. - A: Command And Control Reference: Section 7 6 primary goals of Stability operations - Establish Civil Security, Establish Civil Control, Restore Essential Services, Support to Governance, Support to Economic and Infrastructure Development and conduct security operation A Body of thought on how the Army Forces operate as an integral part of a joint force. Acts as Guidance and not fix set of rules - Army Doctrine ADRP 6-22 lists ...

Whigs (Revolutionary era) correct answers Opposed Britain. Also called Patriots loyalists correct answers Also called Tories. Resided in British colonies and remained loyal to the crown Women of the Army correct answers The name George Washington gave the 20,000 woman serving in the army Treaty of Paris (1783) correct answers Signed on September 3, 1783 and called for the removal of British troops and ended the war John Jay () correct answers Served in the Continental Congress and he...

What does the 8th amendment mean? A. Cruel or unusual punishment B. Civil rights C. Human rights D. Women's rights - ANSWER-A. Cruel or Unusual Punishment What does the 4th amendment mean? A. Search and seized by the goverment B. Right to bear arms C. Right to vote D. Women's Rights - ANSWER-A. Search and Seized by the government Who was George Washington? A. The creator of the United States constitution B. Leader of the continental army and became the first president of the Un...

PRAXIS 5004 Social Studies ETS Practice Test with Verified Solutions Which of the following ancient civilizations used hieroglyphics as a way to communicate? A.Greece B.Rome C.Egypt D.China C.Egypt The Egyptians used hieroglyphics as their form of writing. Which of the following events of the American Revolution occurred last? A.The passage of the Intolerable Acts B.The dumping of tea into Boston Harbor C.The signing of the Declaration of Independence D.The Battle of Yorktown...

VA LETC Constitutional Law Latest Update Graded A+ The three systems of Government Unitary System Confederate System Federal System Unitary System Most prevalent today. Almost all power is held at a national level. Confederate System Least common, opposite of a unitary systems. Political subdivisions (states) hold majority of the power. Minimal power held at national level. Federal System Current U.S. system. Both National and political subdivisions hold significant power. ...