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H. Martin, Content Writer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

John Paul Jones was an American Revolutionary War hero who was first loyal to Great Britain before becoming loyal to the Patriots. During the war, he commanded the first Navy of the United...Read More

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Was John Paul Jones the most handsome revolutionary fighter?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

Back in the days of George Washington, men did not look the same as they do today. They wore powdered wigs. Therefore, women were attracted to a different look of men back then as they do...Read More

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Why was John Paul Jones given an honory pardon by Whitehaven?

H. Martin, Content Writer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

Whitehaven was town that was famous in the American Revolutionary War that had an important role in both the Revolutionary War and in John Paul Jones’s life. John Paul Jones began his naval...Read More

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Was John Paul Jones the most badass revolutionary?

H. Martin, Content Writer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

There are many badass revolutionary war heroes. His skills and intelligence were excellent during the war. He was able to attack different ships even in broad daylight by surprise. Some of his...Read More

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Why is John Paul Jones called the father of the U.S. Navy?

M. Kennedy, Web Content Writer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

John Paul Jones is a name that rolls right off of the tongue. That is because it is the name associated with the navy and the navy during the American Revolutionary War.
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Why did the Dutch not capture John Paul Jones when he landed without a flag?

M. Kennedy, Web Content Writer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

John Paul Jones was the naval commander during the American Revolutionary War. He commanded his troops to fight off the Serapis. The Serapis was a ship by the British used by their navy to fight....Read More

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Why is John Paul Jones so famous among naval forces?

H. Martin, Content Writer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

Many leaders in the Navy or other military forces may become famous due to their leadership skills and having their name published in the newspapers and on television due to their skills and...Read More

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Was John Paul Jones' Scottish descent the reason for his advantage over the British?

M. Kennedy, Web Content Writer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

Many people living in the United State prior to the Revolutionary War were immigrants or their parents were. This is because America was so new. Not many people lived here in the generations...Read More

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How was John Paul Jones' body found in France?

M. Kennedy, Web Content Writer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

John Paul Jones was a famous person during the American Revolutionary War. He became loyal to the U.S. after being loyal to Great Britain for most of his life. Then after being the commander of...Read More

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Why did John Paul Jones join the Russian navy in 1787?

N. Kingsley, Writer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

Even though John Paul Jones was first loyal to Great Britain, he switched his allegiance to the United States when the U.S. declared their independence from Britain. However, after the American...Read More

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Why is John Paul Jones' capture of Serapis called his greatest victory?

M. Kennedy, Web Content Writer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

Two ships came together to battle during the American Revolutionary War. The U.S.’s ships which was commanded by John Paul Jones was called the USS Bonhomme Richard.
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Who was John Paul Jones?

N. Kingsley, Writer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

John Paul Jones is a name that rolls off your tongue. The first time people heard his name was in the American Revolutionary War. He was a commander in the Navy and became famous as being the...Read More

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Was John Paul Jones honored by the Americans after the revolution?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

John Paul Jones was definitely acknowledged for his contributions and leadership skills during the American Revolutionary War. Probably the most beneficial and greatest contribution to the...Read More

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Was John Paul Jones involved in the slave trade?

M. Kennedy, Web Content Writer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

For many years, the Middle Passage took slaves from African tribes by purchasing them and then sailing them in tight quarters to the North American plantations. During the trip, many slaves died...Read More

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How did John Paul Jones avoid the British navy around the British Isles?

H. Martin, Content Writer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

John Paul Jones was in charge of many fleets in the U.S. Navy during the American Revolutionary War. One ship of the British Navy was the HMS Drake. This ship was located off the coast of...Read More

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