Revolutionary war
`______ ______, A pamphlet by Thomas Paine, Helped move the colonies towards rebellion
Common Sense
Most historians say the war began after the bombarding of which fort?
Fort Sumter
The ______ Powers were composed of Britain, France and the US.
Allied
There were 2 theaters in the war. They were the _____ theater, and the ______ theater (name both)
European and pacific
Agent Orange, an herbicide used to clear out large portions of forest, got its name from...?
the orange barrels that it was shipped in
when Taxes were increased, the colonies were mad about what?
taxation without representation, no actual representation in congress
What are 2 main advantages the Northern Union had over the Southern Confederacy during the war
Better manufacturing, bigger armies, telegraphs, railroads/transport, more supplies
The ______ was intercepted by England from Germany, urging Mexico to revolt, promising to return lost land
Zimmerman Telegraph
what was the name of the Supreme allied commander of the European Theater turned president?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Northern soldiers moved along a trail in Cambodia by the name of...?
Ho Chi Minh Trail
The ______ of Yorktown ended Revolutionary war with British surrender
Siege
What are 2 main Advantages the Southern Confederacy had over the Northern Union during the war?
fighting a war of attrition, fighting a defensive war, knew the terrain, more experienced generals
true or false: the battle of the bulge was the last major German offensive
True
As we made our way to Japan to end the war in the Pacific theater, we used ______ ______, only claiming the important targets such as Iwo Jima
Island Hopping
Nixon was elected because he promised a war tired nation...?
Peace with Honor
After which war did Britain put taxes like the Stamp act and Sugar act into place?
French and Indian War
What was the final straw for some states to secede the union?
Election of President Lincoln
Which treaty with Germany removed Russia from world war I?
treaty of brest-litovsk
Why did we not want to invade japan, and used Nuclear weapons instead?
Would estimated to cost 1 million American lives
The Tet Offensive was a surprise attack against how many cities during the new year?
100
The French supported the revolutionary war after the battle of...?
Saratoga
Where did general Robert E. Lee surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant?
Appomattox courthouse
Which of the following chemical weapons was not used in World War I? Mustard gas, Phosgyne, Zyklon, Chlorine gas
Zyklon
why was Tokyo not selected as a target for atomic bombs, despite being the capital?
Was already firebombed extensivley
We sent combat adviser's into South Vietnam after the french fail at which battle?
Dien Bien Phu