Ironclad Ships in Naval Warfare

The video discusses the CSS Virginia, the first Confederate ironclad vessel, and its role in the Civil War. After being fitted with iron, it challenged the Union's naval power, notably at the Battle of Hampton Roads against the USS Monitor. Despite neither side achieving victory, the battle demonstrated the effectiveness of ironclad ships. The CSS Virginia was eventually destroyed by its crew to prevent capture. The introduction of ironclads marked a significant shift in naval warfare, leading to the decline of wooden ships.

What was the original name of the CSS Virginia before it was refitted as an ironclad?

• USS Monitor

• USS Merrimack

• USS Cumberland

• USS Congress

Which naval yard did the Southern forces take control of to create the CSS Virginia?

• Mobile Naval Yard

• Charleston Naval Yard

• Norfolk Naval Yard

• Savannah Naval Yard

Which Union ships were defeated by the CSS Virginia at Hampton Roads?

• USS Monitor and USS Congress

• USS Cumberland and USS Congress

• USS Minnesota and USS Monitor

• USS Merrimack and USS Cumberland

How was the CSS Virginia described by a witness during its battle with the USS Monitor?

• A sleek and fast vessel

• A giant sea monster

• The roof of a big barn belching smoke

• A floating fortress

What was the outcome of the battle between the CSS Virginia and the USS Monitor?

• Neither ship achieved victory

• Both ships were severely damaged

• The USS Monitor was captured

• The CSS Virginia was destroyed

Why was the CSS Virginia destroyed by its own crew?

• It was heavily damaged in battle

• To prevent it from being captured

• It ran out of ammunition

• It was outdated by new technology

What was a significant impact of the introduction of ironclad ships?

• Rise of piracy

• End of wind-powered ship production

• Decline in naval warfare

• Increased reliance on wooden ships

How did ironclad ships change naval warfare?

• They were more vulnerable to explosives

• They were cheaper to produce

• They provided greater protection from cannons

• They were faster than wooden ships

What was the main advantage of ironclad ships over wooden ships?

• They could carry more cargo

• They were easier to repair

• They were more maneuverable

• They didn't rot

What technological era did the ironclad ships represent in warfare?

• Medieval Age

• Industrial Age

• Renaissance

• Information Age