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The 'Great White Fleet' was a large fleet consisting of 16 new battleships of the Atlantic Fleet, was sent around the world by US President Theodore Roosevelt. Launched on 16 December 1907, it travelled down the eastern coast of America, around the southern cape and back up the western coast, as the Panama Canal had not yet been completed. After this, it continued on to various ports around the world. The fleet reached its final destination on 22 February 1909.
The purpose of the fleet seemed to be as a show of American sea (naval) power, and showed to the world that the US had a Blue Water Navy, even though some of the ships were technically obsolete and no longer fit for battle.
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What effect did the Great White Fleet have on Japan?
Japan was impressed with the Great White Fleet.
What did the Great White Fleet inspire Japan to do?
Create a fleet of its own
Why the great white fleet accomplished?
Yes
What inspired Japan to build its own fleet of ships?
The Great White Fleet
What fleet did TR send around the works?
It was known as the Great White Fleet.
How was the great white fleet used?
The Great White Fleet was used by Roosevelt to show the growing American military power. The fleet circumnavigated the globe between December 1907 and February 1909.
What was the most significant accomplishment of the Great White Fleet?
It was the largest fleet to circumnavigate the globe.
What gave Japan the idea to build its own fleet of ships?
The great white fleet
When did the great white fleet sail to japan?
After leaving the Philippines
What was a show of power to the Japanese in 1907?
the great white fleet
What color was the great white fleet painted?
Blue or black
What effects did the great white fleet have on japan?
The Japanese were impressed
