Who is the father of the American navy that said "I have not yet begun to fight?" Mercy Otis Warren
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The correct answer is John Paul Jones

Explanation:

John Paul Jones was a Scottish man mainly known for being the father of the American navy. This recognition is because John Paul Jones commanded the first American Navy (Continental Navy) during the Revolutionary War. Moreover, during this war, he led multiple attacks against Great Britain. Besides this, he is known for the famous quotation "I have not yet begun to fight" as he said these words during a difficult battle. According to this, it was Jonh Paul Jones the first father of the U.S. navy.

native american contribution: the patriots from britain learn how to hunt, fish, and introduce diversity within cultures.

african americans: indirectly introduced the idea of diversity to americans. africans coming to america because of slavery taught white americans that people come from different backgrounds and colors. it also built america's economic stability for a great period of time. 

women: make america what it is today. there are some societies that are in the world currently that do not give women the same right we give women here in the united states. because women have rights here in the united states, other countries' citizens strive to come to america, especially women, since they have equal rights in the united states. this is important because america is seen and desired by many in the world. 

children: children are our future. we learn from our elders and carry out things the same or differently learning from america's history. we continue tradition and change tradition if it is needed.