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Richard Nixon resigned from the presidency because of this scandal which involved a break-in at the Democratic National Convention headquarters.
Watergate
100
This Roman general and leader crossed the Rubicon River, sparking a civil war against Pompey. He was later assassinated on the Ides of March by Roman senators.
Julius Caesar
100
This violent period of time started with the storming of the Bastille and included the execution of King Louis XVI during the Reign of Terror.
French Revolution
100
Who is this famous boxer?
Muhammad Ali
100
On Halloween 1517, this man started the Protestant Reformation after posting his 95 Theses on a church door.
Martin Luther
200
This African American activist promoted self-defense to achieve racial equality in his "Ballot and the Bullet" speech. He was later assassinated because he left the Nation of Islam.
Malcolm X
200
This young Macedonian king, tutored by Aristotle, spread Greek culture through Afro-Eurasia as he expanded his empire through military conquests which include conquering the Persian Empire.
Alexander the Great
200
This King of England was known for having 6 wives. The Act of Supremacy made him the head of the Church of England and allowed him to divorce in his effort to have a male heir.
Henry VIII
200
What is this disaster?
Hindenburg Disaster
200
In this war, British and German troops participated in a ceasefire on Christmas. The soldiers exchanged gifts, sang songs, and played games together before returning to the battlefield.
World War I
300
This US policy, announced in 1823, warned European powers against intervention and colonization in the Western Hemisphere.
Monroe Doctrine
300
This Greek writer is known as the Father of History for his work on the Persian Wars. Although criticized for sometimes blending facts and myths, his works greatly contributed to the development of historical writing.
Herodotus
300
From 1958-1962, this campaign aimed to transform China from an agricultural society to an industrial one, but it resulted in the Great Chinese Famine instead.
Great Leap Forward
300
What World War II battle did this take place?
Battle of Iwo Jima
300
On this holiday, members of Bugs Moran's North Side Gang were massacred by what is believed to be Al Capone's gang.
Valentine's Day
400
This 1854 act repealed the Missouri Compromise and allowed settlers to decide on if slavery would be allowed through popular sovereignty.
Kansas-Nebraska Act
400
This leader of the Mauryan empire converted to Buddhism after the Kalinga War and promoted nonviolence through his empire. The symbol on the center of the Indian flag is named after him.
Ashoka
400
This war between Britain and an African kingdom led by King Cetshwayo ultimately resulted in British victory at the Battle of Ulundi.
Anglo-Zulu War
400
What battle took place after this painting?
Battle of Trenton
400
On Christmas, this man resigned as leader of the Soviet Union leading to the dissolution of the Soviet Union on New Year's Eve. He won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in ending the Cold War and allowing Eastern European countries to regain their freedom.
Mikhail Gorbachev
500
In 1890, US soldiers killed many Lakota as the Army tried to suppress the Ghost Dance movement in this event.
Wounded Knee Massacre
500
As the founder of the Persian Empire, this ruler allowed conquered territories to keep their customs and he is also known for creating a postal system.
Cyrus the Great
500
In 1498, this Portuguese explorer reached India after sailing around the Cape of Good Hope, establishing a maritime trade route between Europe and Asia.
Vasco da Gama
500
What building does this photograph take place?
Reichstag
500
On Mother's Day, the Battle of Hamburger Hill began during this war. This 10 day long battle led to public outrage after Hamburger Hill was abandoned shortly after it was taken.
Vietnam War