History of the Naval Service
Select and answer one (1) of the following questions related to the history of the Naval Service covered in Module 2. Be sure to answer all parts of the question you select and clarify which question you are answering.
Historians make choices of emphasis and causation in the histories they write. If you were writing a history of the material covered in Module 2, which would you consider the most influential and why?
Historians make choices of emphasis and causation in the histories they write. If you were writing a history of the material covered in Module 2, which would you consider the most significant technological and political issues covered and why?
Section B:
Select and answer the question for your Service. In writing your answer, draw upon the Service-specific readings assigned in Module 2. Be sure to answer all parts of the question you select.
U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard Students
How did World War One show the link between navies and economics (especially in longer wars)?
Sample Answer
World War I demonstrated the critical link between navies and economics, particularly in the context of prolonged warfare. The naval blockade imposed by the Allied powers on Germany played a significant role in the war’s outcome, highlighting the economic consequences of naval dominance.
Economic Impact of Naval Blockades:
- Disruption of Trade: Naval blockades disrupted Germany’s ability to import essential goods, such as food and ra