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31 Cards in this Set
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The birth of our Nation began with the signing of an important document. What was this document and what was the date? |
The Declaration of Independence; July 4, 1776. |
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What date is considered the beginning of the U.S. Army?
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June 14, 1775. |
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Who was the first Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and when?
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George Washington; June 15, 1775. (para 2-8) |
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When, where, and by whom did the Army receive its first real training?
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During the winter of 1778 at Valley Forge by the former Prussian officer, Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben. (para 2-13) |
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The training programs of Baron Friedrich von Steuben were published and known by what name? |
The "Blue Book." (para 2-43) |
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The Revolutionary War officially ended on what date?
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September 3, 1783. (para 2-24) |
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The United States was initially governed by what document? What replaced this?
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The Articles of Confederation; this was replaced by the Constitution. (para 2-25)
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What treaty ended the War of 1812?
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The Treaty of Ghent, signed on December 24, 1814. (para 2-37) |
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Expanding on von Steuben's Blue Book, the Army developed written regulations to standardize many aspects of Army operations and covered every detail of the soldier's life, such as the hand salute, how to conduct a march, and even how to make a good stew for the company. What was this called and who wrote it?
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The Army Regulations of 1821, written by General Winfield Scott. (para 2-43)
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What issue, perhaps more than any other, led to the outbreak of the American Civil War?
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Slavery. (para 2-57) |
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When, and with what act, did the Civil War actually begin?
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It began when South Carolina militia forces fired on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor in April 1861. (para 2-57) |
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On September 22, 1862, President Lincoln issued an order freeing slaves in all areas still under Confederate control as of Januray 1, 1863. What was this order officially called?
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The Emancipation Proclamation. (para 2-66) |
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When and by what means was the Medal of Honor established?
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Congress authorized the creation of the Medal of Honor on July 12, 1862. (para 2-67) |
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Who was the first recipient of the Medal of Honor?
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Private Jacob Parrott, Company K, 33d Ohio Volunteer Infantry, on March 25, 1863. (para 2-67) |
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What event basically marked the end of the American Civil War?
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The surrender of of General Robert E. Lee and his Confederate Army to General Ulysses S. Grant and the Union Army at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, on April 9, 1865. The last major Confederate unit west of the Mississippi gave up six weeks later. (para 2-73)
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The Civil War was the bloodiest war in American history. It is estimated that over ______ Americans on both sides died during this war.
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600,000. (para 2-74)
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When did the United States officially enter World War I?
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FM 7-21.13 gives the date as April 2, 1917 (about three years after it officially began), "when President Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany due to intelligence that indicated an alliance with Mexico." (para 2-86) This date is a little misleading...this is the date that President Wilson gave his "War Message" to a special session of Congress and essentially asked Congress to declare war. However, Congress did not pass this "War Resolution" until four days later on April 6, 1917. That would be the more accurate date.
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In July 1918, the 3rd Infantry Division made a stand against a German-launched offensive attempting to cross what river?
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The Marne. (para 2-93) |
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We celebrate November 11th as Veteran's Day. What was the original significance of this date?
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The armistice ending the fighting of World War I occurred at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. It was known as "Armistice Day." The final peace treaty was signed at Versailles the following year. (para 2-98)
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What is the location of the Tomb of the Unknowns?
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Arlington National Cemetary - it contains the remains of soldiers from WWI, WWII, the Koerean Conflict and, for a time, the Vietnam War. (para 2-98) |
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Which war was inappropriately called the "war to end all wars?"
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World War I - also sometimes called "The Great War." (para 2-105)
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Approximately how many Americans died as a result of fighting in WW!?
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110,000 |
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What event sparked the United States into action and the official entry into World War II?
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The Japanese attack of December 7, 1941 on Pearl Harbor and the Philippines. (para 2-113)
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June 6, 1944 marked the beginning of the invasion in Europe when General Eisenhower's armies landed in France. What was this day called?
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"D-Day." (para 2-119) |
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On D-Day, elements of the 82nd and the 101st Airborne Divisions parachuted into what region of France?
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Normandy. (para 2-119) |
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On D-Day, elements of the 82nd and the 101st Airborne Divisions parachuted into what region of France?
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Normandy. (para 2-119)
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Who was the most decorated soldier of WWII?
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Audie Murphy - who began as an enlisted soldier and was discharged as a 1LT. (para 2-124)
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Within two years after the end of WWII, the United States found itself in a long-term global struggle of power and ideology against the Soviet Union and international communism. What was this "struggle" called?
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The "Cold War." (para 2-132)
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When, and with what event, did women achieve full military status? |
With the creation of the Women's Army Corps (WAC) in 1943. (para 2-151)
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What two categories of inspections are used for determining the status of individual Soldiers and their equipment |
1. In-Ranks 2. In-Quarters |
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What is the purpose of conducting PCC/PCIs (pre combat checks/pre combat inspections) |
To ensure leaders, trainers, and Soldiers are prepared to execute operations and training to Army standard |
