Famous People
These men explored the Louisiana Territory, discovering new people, cultures, and trade routes
Lewis & Clark
Jefferson bought a massive chunk of land from the French, doubling the size of the United States in 1803
Louisiana Purchase
Simon Bolivar led Latin American countries against this imperialist power during the early 1800s
Spain
Allowed goods and resources to be transported faster and farther. Choo Choo!
Steam Engine
Great African ruler who united various tribes to fight against the European colonizers
Shaka Zulu
This war was fought over the import of drugs into China by the British
Opium War
This ended the First Opium War and ceded (gave) Hong Kong to Britain, allowing Britain to have a steady foothold in East Asia
Treaty of Nanking
This dynasty is credited with inventing things such as gunpowder, machine guns, printing, and porcelain art
Qing Dynasty
Where does a thesis statement appear in an essay?
At the end of the introduction paragraph
This guy led multiple revolutionary efforts in Latin America, earning the nickname "El Liberator"
Simon Bolivar
As a result of the 1st Opium War, Britain took control of this profitable Chinese port which opened up China to trade and Western influence.
Hong Kong
These people were of Dutch and German descent, but lived in South Africa, eventually clashing with the natives
Boers
These people were afraid that newly invented machines were going to destroy society, so they decided to destroy the machines first!
The Luddites
What is the correct order in which a research paper is constructed (starting with gathering information, ending with final draft) Must have 3/4 for credit
Gather info, outline, rough draft, final draft
Hokusai
This man conquered most of Europe and was an amazing military hero
Napoleon
America felt the need to give freed slaves a place to call home, so they established this country on the west coast of Africa
Liberia
This big event started in Britain because of their large amounts of available Land, Labor and Capital (money)
Industrial Revolution
What is one website ending that indicates that a source is probably reliable?
.edu, .org, .gov
Creator of Communism and author of the Communist Manifesto
Karl Marx
During this event thousands of Native Americans lost their lives and were relocated to make room for American settlers
Trail of Tears
Power was rebalanced in Europe during this event that allowed for a relative time of peace all the way until World War I
Congress of Vienna
This economic philosophy believes that the economy should be strongly controlled by the government and profit should be used to promote the general welfare of society
Communism
Is writing research papers fun?
YES