December History
This December 26th holiday in England is known for continuing gift giving past the Christmas holiday.
"Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O'er the ramparts we watch'd were so gallantly streaming?" are lyrics written by American lawyer, author, and poet _____________
This ideology supports free markets, private ownership, and competition
What is Captialism?
In southern Africa during the 19th century, the British fought this fierce war against a powerful indigenous kingdom led by Shaka and his successors
What is the Zulu Resistance?
For the week of December 20th, this song is number 1 on the Billboard Top 100 List
What is "All I Want For Christmas is You"?
December 7th, 1941: A U.S. Naval Base at _______________________ is attacked by Japan
What is Pearl Harbor?
“I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves" is a quote from this thinker and activist, known as the Mother of Modern Feminism.
This ideology emphasizes individual rights, free elections, and rule of law
What is Democracy?
The years of World War I.
This actress played Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and later became a prominent advocate for gender equality and human rights
Who is Emma Watson?
Who is George Washington?
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" is a quote by the 32nd President of the U.S.
This ideology supports strong government control of the economy to reduce inequality but allows some private property
What is Socialism?
First widely used in WWI, this technological advancement caused devastating injuries and changed trench warfare forever
What is chemical gas / poisonous gas?
For the week of December 20th, this song is number 2 on the Billboard Top 100 List
What is "Rockin Around the Christmas Tree"?
December ________ is the day of the winter solstice, beginning winter in the Northern Hemisphere
What is December 21st?
“An iron curtain has descended across the Continent" is a quote from this notable British Prime Minister.
Who is Winston Churchill?
During the Cold War, the United States supported democracy and capitalism, while the Soviet Union supported _________________
What is Communism?
Following World War II, this "war" did not involve direct combat between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.
What is the Cold War?
The name of the Indiana town in the Netflix show, Stranger Things.
What is Hawkins?
This non-religious holiday was founded in 1966 to celebrate African American history and culture. This holiday is a week-long celebration from December 26 - January 1st
What is Kwanzaa?
“Workers of the world, unite!” is a quote that symbolizes this German theorist's ideology.
Who is Karl Marx?
This ideology features extreme nationalism, a single powerful leader, suppression of opposition, and militarism
What is Fascism?
This war is known as the "living room war"
What is the Vietnam War?
This singer, nicknamed the “Material Girl,” became a pop icon in the 1980s with hits like Vogue
Who is Madonna?