Question

the \mosquito fleet\
in 1942 the coastal picket patrol was created to help protect the coast against the growing threat from enemy submarines. this force was composed of civilian yachts, fishing and pleasure boats that patrolled the coastal waters at jacksonville, key west, miami, sarasota, and pensacola. their nickname was the \mosquito fleet.\
why was the \mosquito fleet\ created during world war ii?
○ to provide training for officers in the us navy
○ to ship goods to europe across the atlantic ocean
○ to use non - military ships to secure florida’s coastline
○ to use military ships to sink german submarines

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze the text: The "Mosquito Fleet" (Coastal Picket Patrol) was made of civilian (non - military) boats to protect the coast from enemy submarines.

• The first option is wrong as the text doesn't mention training officers.
• The second option is wrong as the text is about coastal protection, not shipping goods to Europe.
• The fourth option is wrong as the boats were civilian, not military.
• The third option matches the description: using non - military ships to secure Florida’s coastline (since the coastal areas mentioned like Jacksonville, Key West are in Florida).

Answer:

C. to use non - military ships to secure Florida’s coastline