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Admiral David Farragut led a ___ of about 40 ships past the stronghold forts of Jackson and St. Philip at the mouth of the Mississippi River to transport troops and supplies to capture the cities along the river.

A. Fleet

B. Garrison

C. Convoy

D. Caravan

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Answer: A

Explanation: A group of ships is usually called a fleet. I also was reading about this battle and they referenced it as a fleet.

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