Russian Revolution/Animal Farm
World War I
14 Points
18th and 19th
1920s
100

He was the first leader of the U.S.S.R.

Who was Vladimir Lenin?

100

His assassination started World War I.  

Who was Archduke Ferdinand?

100

This country was blamed for much of the war.

What is Germany?

100

The 18th Amendment was the banning of this substance.

What is alcohol?

100

These two anarchists were arrested for murder even though there was great doubt over their involvement in the crime.  Their case gained national attention.

Who were Sacco and Vanzetti?

200

Karl Marx penned the idea of socialism in this book.

What is the Communist Manifesto?

200

This alliance was formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire

What are the Central Powers?

200

This president created the 14 points.

Who is Woodrow Wilson?

200

The 19th Amendment allowed women the right to do this.

What is the right to vote?

200

This president thought he would ride the economic prosperity created by the Coolidge administration.  Unfortunately, the Stock Market had other ideas.  

Who is Herbert Hoover?

300

In Animal Farm, the Russian Civil War is captured by this event.  

What is the Battle of the Cowshed?

300

The sinking of this boat swayed many Americans to side with the Allies.  

What is the Lusitania?

300

This is when the people of a nation choose their own fate in government.  Wilson believed this was essential to the 14 points.

What is self-determination?

300

During Prohibition, these illegal bars allowed for patrons to purchase alcohol.  Many had a password or special knock for entry.

What are speakeasies?

300

Innovation to this product allowed for Americans to leave cities and experience nature.  Suburbs were created shortly after this occurred.

What is the moving assembly line (Model T)?

400

At the Tehran Conference, Stalin, Roosevelt, and Churchill met to discuss another front against the Axis Powers.  This is represented in what scene in Animal Farm.

What is the card game at the end of the book.

400

This type of warfare was fought in the Western Front.

What is Trench Warfare?

400

The precursor to the United Nations, this organization was created to use diplomacy before force.  It never fully lived up to its intent.

What is the League of Nations?

400

This residence was a central location for many of the protests that led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment.  Many protesters were fined, refused to pay their fines, and were arrested.

What is the White House?

400

The stock market continued to climb throughout the 1920s.  It hit its peak, yet also began its decline in this same year.

What is 1929?

500

George Orwell became disillusioned with Communism while taking part in this country's revolution.

What is the Spanish Revolution?

500

This German strategy called for the invasion of France by going through Belgium.  They wanted to reach Paris as quickly as possible.

What is the Schlieffen Plan?

500

The 14 points were openly discussed at this treaty, which took place in Paris, France.

What is the Versailles Treaty?

500

Attendance at these services saw a significant increase during Prohibition.

What are religious services?

500

This new invention proved to be a source of family entertainment for decades.  News, music, and programs like "Little Orphan Annie" gained the attention of all who listened.

What is the radio?

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