Dates
What were the date of Pearl Harbor
December 7, 1941
Who was South Korea's President during the Korean War?
Syngman Rhee
The US was part of the what powers during WW2?
Allied powers
What is the definition of Nationalism?
Pride a person has for their country.
How many states are there in the US?
50
July 1914- November 1918
Who was Adolf Hitler? What did he do?
Leader in Germany who caused the Holocaust based on views against Jews and minorities.
At the height of WW1, how many countries were involved in the war?
Over 30
How many people died in the Korean War?
Nearly 5 million people.
World War 1 was also called what?
The war to end all wars.
What were the start and end dates of WW2
September 1939- September 1945
Who was the US president during the Great Depression?
Herbert Hoover
What year did the Constitution come into effect?
1789
How many justices are there?
9
What right does the 19th amendment grant?
Women are able to vote.
What were the start and end dates of Cold War?
March 1947- December 1991
Who was Joseph Stalin?
Leader of the Soviet Union- pushed for the spread of communism into other countries
Explain Westward expansion/ gold rush.
Mass amounts of people went to the states in the west to dig for gold. Many died on the route out there and most people were not successful
When was the United Nations created?
1945
What 3 amendments changed from the Civil War?
13th, 14th, 15th
Explain what happened during the Civil War
War fought within American between Confederacy and Union.
Explain what happened during the Cold War.
Soviets were trying to spread communism and the US was trying to prevent this.
Explain the purpose of the electoral college and how many members are in it.
538. Each state elects voters for the Presidential Election to vote on behalf of the state.
Explain the difference between capitalism and socialism.
Capitalism- individuals have a say and more control. Socialism- the Government has control and planning of resources.
What are 3 three branches of government? Explain what each branch does.
Judicial- Federal/ state courts
Legislative- Congress
Executive- President