The Colonies/Destiny
15. What country did the 13 colonies break up in the late 1800 century?
Great Britain
How was the Civil War different from the wars we are going to fight in the future?
and
What two factions fought against each other during the Civil War?
It’s the one war we fought between ourselves
The North and the South
Explain who the 1% was and what separated them from other groups?
The 1% were the extremely wealthy business owners who controlled many monopolies and took advantage of the working class and government.
Name the two Alliances that formed during WW2
Allied and Axis Powers
When is Mr.J Birthday?
June 1st
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What event officially started the Civil War?
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Where did the majority of the fighting during the Civil War take place?
The Battle of Fort Sumter and the South.
Define the term Monopoly.
We fought against _______ in the Spanish American War.
The 1% were the extremely wealthy business owners who controlled many monopolies and took advantage of the working class and government.
and
Spain
What event caused the US to get involved in WW2?
and
Identify the two fronts that battles were being fought on during WW2?
Pearl Harbor
The European front and the Pacific front.
What type of steak does Mr.J get at Texas rd?
Ribeye
Sirloin
Porterhouse
Ribeye
What was the name of the document we used to break up with them?
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What was the name of the first war we fought for our independence?
The Declaration of Independence
The American Revolution
Who were the presidents of the North and the South during the Civil War?
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Who was the man responsible for the murder of President Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis
John Wilkes Booth
What are some of the inventions that came about during the industrial age and what effect did some of these inventions have on the nation?
Mechanical Reaper
Steel Plow
Combine
Steam Powered Machines
The Telegraph
The Telephone
The Typewriter
What two major battles lead to the U.S. gaining the upper hand during their fight with the Japanese?
The Battle of Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway.
What month is Mr.J wedding taking place and what is the name of his wife to be?
August and Megan
What was believed to be America's destiny during the 19th century?
and
How did the Native Americans react to the American settlers' destiny?
To Expand westward and civilize the savage Native Americans.
They were upset and sacred.
Which side's economy was primarily focused on agriculture and which side was focused on trade?
and
Slaves were referred to as _______ during the Civil War.
The South was primarily focused on agriculture and the North was focused on Trade.
Property
What two key events caused the United States to enter World War I and who was the country responsible for those events?
Germany was the country.
The German army engaged in submarine warfare with the United States and the Zimmerman Telegram.
What type of economic system did the Soviet Union and the US have after WW2?
Explain how they differ from one another.
The US had a capitalism system and the Soviet Union had a communist system.
What is Mr.J favorite Shark Movie?
Deep Blue Sea
Define the term destiny!
What we believe we are meant to do.
What were the 3 plans proposed during reconstruction?
Summarize each plan's approach to pushing the South in one sentence each.
Lincolns required the South to pledge allegiance to the Union.
Johnson required the Union to forgive the South.
Radical Republicans required the South pay for their actions.
What event caused the start of the First World War and what group was responsible?
and
Identify the two alliances that formed during WW1?
The assassination of Duke Franz Ferdinand and the Black Handgun.
The Allied and Central Powers.
How does the Cold War differ from all the other wars we have fought prior?
It's the only war where we did not fight but instead competed to spread our ideals.
Who is Mr.J favorite batman??????
Adam West