Pirates in
the Caribbean?
the Caribbean?
In which century did the golden age of piracy occur?
When was the late 17th early 18th century? (between 1650 to 1730)
This prominent figure in American History was known for his purchase of the west: a purchase of roughly 4 cents per acre.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
This famous film follows the life of a tech billionaire stealing "his" famous company idea from a set of twins at his university.
What is The Social Network?
This prominent piece of literature follows four sisters as they grow up during the Civil War in America.
What is Little Women?
1942: Peak of World War Two. Someone on the home front would be in charge of keeping a victory garden, raising money for war bonds and doing their part to support the war effort.
Who is Molly Mcintire?
This well known pirate existed during the Golden Age of Piracy, and was known for striking fear into his enemies by placing lit matches under his hat, enveloping his face in smoke.
Who was Blackbeard?
This American President was known for inheriting the Manhattan Project from his predecessor, Franklin D. Roosevelt, in 1945. He later utilized the Atomic Weapons against two civilian cities in Japan, ending 250,000 lives.
Who was Harry S. Truman?
This prominent 1818 novel follows the scientifically grotesque: a creature formed as an amalgamation of discarded soldiers body parts.
What is Frankenstien: The Modern Prometheus?
This coming of age book follows a teenage boy navigating class conflict, identity and loyalty.
What is The Outsiders?
1774: In the colony of Virgina, colonists and loyalists fight over the North American colonies. Rebels of the throne find themselves arguing with their loyalist neighbors, and protesting high taxes after the French-Indian war.
Who was Felicity Merriman?
These two historic female pirates narrowly escaped execution due to fake pregnancy announcements. They are often depicted in modern pop culture to be lovers at sea.
Who are Ann Bonny and Mary Read?
This first colony in Early North America suffered a period known as "Starving Time" between the winter of 1609-1610. Only when tobacco was introduced as a vital crop did this colony begin to flourish.
What was Jamestown Colony?
This famous science fiction author is known for works like "I, Robot" and "The End of Eternity," focusing on a world where technology is far more integrated than humans may realize.
Who is Isaac Asimov?
This famous book had its first line cemented before the concept of the book had even been written. "In a hole in the ground there lived a..."
What is The Hobbit
1929: The great depression destroys American economic infrastructure, leaving families with foreclosures, ravaging debt, and homelessness.
Who was Kit Kitteridge?
Robert Newton, famous actor portraying Captain Long John Silver, is well known for inventing the "pirate accent" in popular media. In which movie did he portray this role?
What is Disneys Treasure Island?
This famous battle of the American Revolutionary war began on September 19, 1777 in the colony of New York. A crucial win for the Continental Army against British Lieutenant General John Burgoyne, what is the name of this famous battle?
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
This classic 1983 film follows a young boy accidentally starting a nuclear war, after attempting to change his grades on the school computer
What is WarGames?
This classic novel of the 1800s by Jane Austen portrays a witty young woman navigating manners, upbringing, mortality and marriage in Regency era England.
What is Pride and Prejudice?
1904: Booming American identity and socialite scene. Known for heinous child labor with no restrictions, increased immigration through Ellis Island in New York, and technological advancements such as cars, trains and subway systems.
Who was Samantha Parkington?
Tortuga, or Turtle Island, was a thriving hot spot for piracy in the Caribbean during the Golden Age. A crucial hub for accessing Spanish ships, this island is now known as?
What is modern day Haiti?
Who are:
John Jay- 5
James Maddison-29
Alexander Hamilton-51?
This harrowing tale written by Harlan Ellison in 1967 follows the eternal torture of 5 humans by a supercomputer named AM.
What is I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream?
1854: Pioneers from Europe emigrated to the modern midwest of America, and faced hardships, cold winters and unfamiliar cultural differences.
Who was Kirsten Larson?