Ships Launching Ceremonies Across The Country

Ships Launching Ceremonies Across The Country

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The video highlights the massive ship launching efforts during World War II, with 27 ships launched in a single day, marking the largest mass launching since 1918. California's shipyards are working around the clock to support the army, aiming to launch 2300 ships by the end of 1943. The production rate is set to increase to three ships every 24 hours. Innovative methods like prefabrication are being used to speed up construction, ensuring a steady supply of ships for the war effort.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many ships were launched in a single day, marking a significant event since 1918?

270,000 ships

2300 ships

27 ships

19 ships

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state is mentioned as having a shipyard working day and night?

New York

Texas

Florida

California

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By the end of 1943, how many ships were planned to be launched?

3000 ships

2000 ships

2300 ships

2700 ships

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the expected rate of ship launches by fall?

Four ships every 24 hours

Three ships every 24 hours

Two ships every day

One ship every day

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What innovative method was used to speed up ship construction?

Prefabrication of sections

Manual labor

3D printing

Robotic assembly