Why is the battle between the Monitor and Merrimack considered historically significant?

The Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack is famous because it was the first clash between ironclad warships. This battle changed the future of naval warfare. It took place on March 8, 1862 and March 9, 1862.

in this way, as a created nation, france will probably use socio-economic reasons   at times do not take into account national economic, cultural, and social differences in protected industries. losing sovereignty, national independence.

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