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John Paul Jones: The Captain Who Would Not Surrender
Ages all · 4 min
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📖 Comprehension Questions
1. What year did the battle between the Bonhomme Richard and the Serapis take place?
2. Why did Captain Jones name his ship after Benjamin Franklin's almanac?
3. How many guns did the British warship Serapis carry?
4. What did Captain Jones say when the British captain asked if he had surrendered?
5. What happened to the Bonhomme Richard after the battle ended?
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⭐ Did You Know?
Captain John Paul Jones refuses to quit in the most daring sea battle of the Revolution.
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