Acts & Wars
An act that imposed taxes on paper goods bought by the colonists.
The Stamp Act
Who invented the printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg
What was found in 1799 by a French soldier?
He served as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and was a member of the Continental Congress
George Washington
Pythagoras contributed to what kind of theories?
Mathematical
The protest that took place to show the colonists resistance to the tax on tea
Boston Tea Party
During this period, major advancements were made in science
The Scientific Revolution
The Rosetta Stone contained what 3 languages?
Greek, demotic script, & hieroglyphics
Thomas Jefferson
What was the name of the ancient trade route between Asia and Europe?
The Silk Road
What war was a result of the English king not listening to petitions brought forth by the colonists?
The Revolutionary War
Who discovered that the sun was the center of the solar system?
Copernicus
Where did congress meet to finalize and sign the Declaration of Independence?
Independence Hall
Who led the French Army to victory at the Siege of Orleans?
Joan of Arc
Who created the largest empire the ancient world had ever seen?
Alexander the Great
Why did the French and Indian War begin?
The French and British wanted to expand past the Appalachian Mountains.
This was a time of political tension between the US and the Soviet Union
The Cold War
This was a charter written to demand rights from King John of England
The Magna Carta
This king made and kept wise and fair laws while ruling England with kindness
King Alfred the Great
What did Alexander the Great name many cities?
Alexandria
The Boston Massacre occurred because the colonists were resisting what act?
The Townshend Act
The weakening of what "pact" was a result of German citizens revolting against communism
The Warsaw Pact
This was written in The Graff House
The Declaration of Independence
This king used harsh military tactics to prevent rebellions, which led to many people dying due to lack of food and shelter.
William the Conqueror
Name 5 important people from Ancient Greek philosophy and science.
Thales-Pythagoras-Plato-Aristotle-Socrates