USS Missouri (BB-63)

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/uss-missouri-bb-63

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the ship class?Iowa-class battleship
2. What is the year of commissioning?1944
3. What is the USS Missouri?The USS Missouri is a huge battleship built for the U.S. Navy. It was the last battleship ever made and had nine big 16‑inch guns that could fire shells as heavy as a small car.
4. Why did the USS Missouri end World War II?On September 2, 1945, the ship’s deck was where the Japanese signed the surrender, officially ending the war.

Iowa-class Battleship: A class of fast battleships built for the US Navy, known for their large guns and speed.
Pacific Theater: The geographical area of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding lands where major military operations occurred during World War II.
Quarterdeck: The rear part of a ship's upper deck, often used for ceremonial occasions.
Shore Bombardment: The act of a warship firing its guns at land targets.