This famous female explorer is most notable for her assistance in the Louis and Clarke expedition of the newly purchased western lands
Who is Sacajawea?
100
This famous pamphlet written in 1775–76 by Thomas Paine clearly outlined colonial dissatisfaction with British rule, and was an inspiration for the subsequent revolution
What is common sense?
100
This president is best known for being a conservationist and an outdoorsman, as well as his unique view of foreign policy
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
100
This 1803 land mark supreme court decision gave the courts power to deem constitutionality
What is "Marbury V. Madison"?
100
These two Massachusetts city's were the first military engagements of the revolutionary war, which is often referred to as "the shot heard round the world"
What is Lexington and Concord?
200
These siblings were renowned abolitionists and woman's rights advocates, traveling to the north in order to tell their first hand experiences with slavery
Who are The Grimke Sisters?
200
This public speech, given by Malcom X in 1963 described the problems with the current leaders of the Civil Rights movement, and offering advice on how to better unite the movement
What is "A Message to the Grass Root"?
200
This president was in office at the end of World War 1, and is best known for his 14 point plan which detailed the U.S. war goals
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
200
This infamous court decision denied the freedom of a slave living in the free state of Illinois, and in the decision described blacks as "inferior", as well as "dependent on slavery for their own benefits"
What is The Dred Scott Decision?
200
This wartime strategy was employed by president Nixon during the Vietnam war, which contained a four point plan to defeat the Northern communists by cutting off their supplies
What is "Operation Rolling Thunder"?
300
This SLCC organizer was integral in forming The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, which stood for civil rights for African Americans
Who is Ella Baker?
300
This best selling novel, written in 1852 by Harriet Beecher Stowe Depicted the reality of slavery, while promoting christian values
What is "Uncle Tom's Cabin"?
300
This most unpopular president is infamous for his lack of action, and corrupt administration
Who is Calvin Coolidge?
300
This 1954 landmark supreme court decision overturned Plessy v. Ferguson, deeming that "separate but equal schools" were unconstitutional
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
300
This invasion of Cuba under the Kennedy administration was a notorious failure, and ended up strengthening communism in the country rather than weakening it
What is The Bay Of Pigs Invasion?
400
This famous Abolitionist was key in the woman's suffrage movement, and became the first nonfictitious woman to be depicted on U.S. coinage
Who is Susan B. Anthony?
400
This form of journalism, innovated in 1893 by S.S. Mclure, popularized the practice of expository writing in order to expose the corruptions in society
What is Muckraking?
400
This president was in office during the The Mexican–American War, which, given the wars imperial nature, had a negative backlash.
Who is James K. Polk?
400
This act, passed as part of the compromise of 1850 strengthened an existing law, creating an obligation to return any run away slaves
What is The Fugitive Slave Law?
400
Some historians argue that the civil war began early, as fighting broke out in this state in 1854 between abolitionists such as John Brown, and 'Border ruffians' over the matter of slavery
What is Kansas?
500
This famous first lady substituted for her husband after a stroke, reviewing pressing matters, and showing only the most important items
Who is Edith Wilson?
500
This novel exposed the dismal working conditions, health violations, and unsanitary practice in the American meatpacking industry during the early 20th century
What is "The Jungle"?
500
This 1880's president was elected by utilizing the trauma of his predecessors assassination to his advantage
Who is Chester A. Arthur?
500
This major event would have banned slavery in any territory to be acquired from Mexico in the Mexican War if passed by the supreme court
What is The Wilmot Priviso?
500
This armed conflict between the Wampanoags and British colonials is considered to be the most deadly conflict in all of English colonialism