World War 1
years of ww1
1914-1918
Mussolini’s organized combat squads were called the
black shirts
It was the first artificial satellite launched into space.
sputnik
german chancellor
adolf hitler
What was the primary objective of the USA PATRIOT Act?
To enhance law enforcement's ability to prevent terrorism
TWO new weapons
tanks, machine guns, zepplins, grenades, etc.
How many Jewish people are killed during the Holocaust?
6 million
failed U.S. attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro in Cuba.
bay of pigs
who invented the airplane
wright brothers
Which country did the United States invade in October 2001 as part of its response to the 9/11 attacks?
Afghanistan
M in MAIN
Militarism
What was main reason that Japan attacked Pearl Harbor?
The US cut off oil and iron supply after the Great Depressionb
what is the domino theory
The belief that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would follow.
benito mussolini
fascist italy leader
what is Ms. L's favorite household animal?
cat
I and N in MAIN
imperialism and nationalism
immediate event that started World War II was Germany’s invasion of Poland on what date?
September 1, 1939.
What was the primary purpose of the Marshall Plan?
To rebuild the economies of Western European countries after World War II.
cotton gin
eli whitney
where did Ms. L go to GRAD SCHOOL
Austin peay
diplomatic strategy to avoid war
appeasement
what was the Lend-lease act?
the United States increasingly helped Britain by lending money and food and supplies during ww1 and beginning of 2
What was the Tet Offensive
A major North Vietnamese and Vietcong attack on South Vietnamese cities.
george patton
roosevelt's secret weapon
how long has Ms. L been teaching
3 years