Random History
What is Tyranny
Cruel or unfair government rule by one person or a small group
Who was president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Who won the Civil War
The Union (North)
Who is the Administrator for 8th Grade administrator?
Ms. Rice
What is Ms. Bayer’s summer job?
Ball girl for the Orioles
What was the most impactful invention from the Industrial Revolution?
Cotton Gin
Which President set the precedent of stepping down after 2 terms
George Washington
This amendment freed all the slaves in the United States
13th Amendment
Who is the 8th grade team lead?
Ms. McKay
What state is Ms. Bayer from?
Connecticut
The colonies were angry with Great Britain because they did not have________________.
Representation
Which President bought the Louisiana Territory?
Thomas Jefferson
These were laws that were passed during reconstruction that restricted the rights of African Americans
Jim Crow Laws
Who is the department chair of social studies?
Mr. Oehler
Ms. Bayer and Ms. Hall have the same middle name. What is it? (Hint: it starts with a P)
Patricia
"The government gets the power from the people", and when states get to vote on if they are a slave state or free state is _______________________.
Popular sovereignty
Which President Passed the Alien and Sedition Acts?
John Adams
Who was the most famous conductor of the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
What does PRIDE stand for?
Positivity
Respect
Inclusivity
Determination
Empowerment
Who is Ms. Bayer’s favorite president?
George Washington
What were the French and British fighting over in the French and Indian War?
Ohio River Valley
Who was President during Reconstruction?
Andrew Johnson
What was the plan the Union used to cut off trade in the confederacy?
Anaconda Plan
What year did Lansdowne Middle School Open?
1971
What is the name of the TV show that Ms. Bayer was on?
The College Tour