Wars
Which countries comprised the Axis powers during World War II?
Germany, Italy, and Japan.
Who was the 16th president known as The Great Emancipator?
Abraham Lincoln
What did Thomas Edison invent?
The electric light
When did World War II start and end?
September 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945
In 1863 President Lincoln gave this address, “Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” What is the name of this address?
The Gettysburg Address
During World War II, who gave this speech, “We shall fight in France and on the seas and oceans; we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air. We shall defend our island whatever the cost may be; we shall fight on beaches, landing grounds, in fields, in streets and on the hills. We shall never surrender…”
Winston Churchill
Who was the mystical adviser in the court of Czar Nicholas II?
Grigori Rasputin
What did Alexander Graham Bell invent?
The telephone
When did World War I start and end?
July 28, 1914 – November 11, 1918
Which document contains “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…”?
The Declaration of Independence
What war between the US and USSR had no direct military engagement between the two?
The Cold War
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic?
Amelia Earhart
What did Johannes Gutenberg invent?
The printing press
When did General George Washington and his troops cross the Delaware River?
December 25, 1776
What document officially ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles
How long was The Hundred Years’ War?
116 years
It was a war between France and England in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Who was the first American in space?
Alan Shepard
What did Orville and Wilbur Wright invent?
The airplane
In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
This four-page document, signed on September 17, 1787, established the government of the United States. What is the name of this document?
The Constitution of the United States
In which war did the Christmas Truce occur?
World War I
On Christmas Day, some regiments called a truce. During this time, enemy soldiers played games of soccer with each other. Some even exchanged gifts.
Who gave the speech that is greatly know for, “I have a dream…” which expressed a dream for equality and freedom.
Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.
What did Karl Benz invent?
The automobile
In what year did Mickey Mouse make his animated debut in Steamboat Willie?
A.) 1925
B.) 1940
C.) 1928
C.) 1928
What is the name of the document which contains the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What alliance was formed after World War 2 to secure peace in Europe?
NATO
Importantly, the treaty sets out the idea of collective defence, meaning that an attack against one Ally is considered as an attack against all Allies. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization – or NATO – ensures that the security of its European member countries is inseparably linked to that of its North American member countries.
Which famous military leader was attacked by a horde of bunnies, and was forced to retreat?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Which country created and used paper armor?
China
When did Christopher Columbus ”sail the ocean blue”?
August 3, 1492, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus started his voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. With a crew of 90 men and three ships—the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria.
What agreement was drafted by the settlers of the first New England colony?
The Mayflower Compact