John Paul Jones
How did He influence the U.S. Navy to be as it is now?
John Paul Jones influenced the modern U.S Navy by introducing a set of strategies, and setting a precedent for U.S. Navy captains
Changed the Navy via style of battle
Was an extremely good captain
- The way he fought is still used
- Many of his strategies are still used today
- He didnt die in any of his battles (Estimated 45 Naval encounters
Was an extremely good captain
- Won every battle
- His crew commended him on his excellency as a captain
- He started when he was 12 years old
- Won the battle of Saratoga (Turning point for america in revolution)
- Changed the outcome of the war
- He was a major asset in winning the war
Was the best captain in the sea at the time
- Never lost a battle
- Lived a long life, and died of natural causes
- On average, sank 3 enemy boats per battle
Why was he famous?
- He was the best captain of the revolutionary war
- His famous words: "I have not yet begun to fight"
- His massive influence in the revolution
How was he memoralized?
- His museum is Scotland
- His museum in North-East U.S.A.
- He is now taught (and/or honored) to today's history classes.