Independence class

Target entity: Independence class
Context triple: [USS Langley (CVL-27), class, Independence class]

• A. Yorktown class
  The Yorktown class was a group of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers built in the late 1930s that played a pivotal role in early World War II Pacific naval battles.
• B. Hancock-class frigate
  The Hancock-class frigate was a class of late 18th-century sailing warships of the Continental Navy, designed as relatively large, fast, and heavily armed frigates for use during the American Revolutionary War.
• C. York class
  The York class was a British Royal Navy class of heavy cruisers built under interwar naval treaties, known for their service in World War II.
• D. Essex class
  The Essex class was a highly successful World War II-era U.S. Navy aircraft carrier class that formed the backbone of American carrier operations in the Pacific.
• E. Fletcher class
  The Fletcher class was a highly successful and numerous class of U.S. Navy destroyers used extensively during World War II and noted for their versatility, durability, and powerful armament.
• F. None of above. chosen
• G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

Target entity: Independence class
Target entity description: The Independence class was a group of light aircraft carriers built for the U.S. Navy during World War II by converting Cleveland-class cruiser hulls to provide fast, versatile carrier support in the Pacific Theater.

• A. Yorktown class
  The Yorktown class was a group of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers built in the late 1930s that played a pivotal role in early World War II Pacific naval battles.
• B. Hancock-class frigate
  The Hancock-class frigate was a class of late 18th-century sailing warships of the Continental Navy, designed as relatively large, fast, and heavily armed frigates for use during the American Revolutionary War.
• C. York class
  The York class was a British Royal Navy class of heavy cruisers built under interwar naval treaties, known for their service in World War II.
• D. Essex class
  The Essex class was a highly successful World War II-era U.S. Navy aircraft carrier class that formed the backbone of American carrier operations in the Pacific.
• E. Fletcher class
  The Fletcher class was a highly successful and numerous class of U.S. Navy destroyers used extensively during World War II and noted for their versatility, durability, and powerful armament.
• F. None of above. chosen