Random History Facts
What was the name of the ship that the first US settlers came over on?
The Mayflower
True or false:
Many American's main sentiments toward World War I were heroism and adventure.
True
What caused the Great Depression?
A. Stock market crash of 1929
B. Stock Market crash of 1829
C. Hoover being elected president
D. World War I
A. Stock market crash of 1929
Who was our 1st president?
George Washington
What is the process of voting to select others? This takes place in the US every 4 years for the president.
Election
What is the host of CNN10's name?
Coy Wire
When did World War I start?
A. 1918
B. 1818
C. 1914
D. 1916
C. 1914
The Bonus Army was made up of what people?
World War I veterans
How many presidents have served non-consecutive terms?
2
What is a system of government where there is one ruler who has power for life?
Monarchy
What was the name of the war when the United States fought against itself, north vs. south?
The Civil War
Name one country that fought in World War I BESIDES the United States
Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, Britain, France, Austria-Hungary, Japan, Belgium, Greece, etc.
What year did the Great Depression start?
1929
What is the minimum age requirement for becoming the US president?
35
What is a situation in which more goods are being produced than people can afford to buy?
Overproduction
What country was the United States under when we were just the 13 colonies?
Britain
What country was the major loser of World War I?
Germany
What world event brought America out of the Great Depression?
World War II
What year did Herbert Hoover get elected?
1929
What was the dance that became popular throughout the United States and Europe during the Roaring Twenties?
Charleston
The 1st amendment gives you the freedom of...
speech, press, religion
The _________ of Versailles ended WW1.
Treaty
When does the presidential inauguration take place? (Month)
January 20th
A historical piece of evidence created by someone that was there for an event is a...