Historical Hodgepodge
In 1812 this world leader learned a hard lesson--don't wage war in Russia in winter
Who is Napoleon?
The 19th Amendment, extending voting rights to women, was passed in this year.
What is 1920?
This was the first African-American individual to play major league baseball.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Who is Rene Descartes?
The 1969 riots outside this Greenwich Village bar served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement
What is Stonewall?
It was the first U.S. state to secede, leading to the Civil War.
What is South Carolina?
Though this suffragist was born in Massachusetts, only Florida observes her February 15 birthday as a state holiday
Who is Susan B. Anthony?
The formerly enslaved Isabella Baumfree said the spirit told her to preach & she renamed herself this
Who is Sojourner Truth?
He once said "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."
Who is JFK/John F. Kennedy?
Beginning in 1789, this European Revolution had three distinct phases, one inciting terror.
What is the French Revolution?
Vienna's Belvedere Museum has several of his "Golden Period" paintings, including "The Kiss"
Who is Klimt?
In the 1700s Lady Mary Wortley Montagu popularized inoculation against this deadly disease known for skin lesions.
What is small pox?
This political organization was founded by Huey P. Newton & Bobby Seale in 1966
What is the Black Panther Party?
This author once said "There is no distinctly American criminal class, except Congress."
Who is Mark Twain?
U.S. servicemen attacked young Latino men in 1943 Los Angeles riots named for this rhyming style of attire
What is a zoot suit?
1905: introduced to the Russian royal family; 1915: personal advisor to the empress; 1916: doesn't quite make it to New Year's
Who is Rasputin?
The war of Austrian Succession was fought over whether she should succeed to the throne, which she did in 1740.
Who is Catherine the Great?
This was the first African American to win the Nobel peace prize.
Who is Ralph Bunche?
She once said "no; I would not trust him [black men] with all my rights; degraded, oppressed himself, he would be... despotic."
Who is Elizabeth Cady Stanton?
Gil Scott-Heron, a Black spoken word poet and musician, is best known for this song released in 1971.
What is The Revolution Will Not Be Televised?
Rome put Carthage on the mat for the final time with the third of these wars in a campaign that lasted from 149 to 146 B.C.
What are the Punic Wars?
This African-American opera singer was banned from performing at a segregated D.C venue, she instead carried out a performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday in 1939.
Who is Marian Anderson?
In 2023, USS Chancellorsville was renamed after this Black Civil War hero & Reconstruction-era congressman
Who is Robert Smalls?
Jokingly before a radio address, he once said “My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing begins in five minutes.”
Who is Ronald Reagan?
Born Lev Davidovich Brownstein, this agitator came up with the concept of permanent revolution
Who is Trotsky?