In 1945, Hiroshima and Nagasaki are known for having this event happen to them:
The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on both cities.
100
What event contributed to the U.S. becoming involved in World War 1?
What is the sinking of the Lusitania?
100
Competition is good for consumers because:
It usually keeps prices low and quality of goods high.
100
If Demetri wants to make sure he spends less money than he makes, he should:
a. get a loan
b. apply for a credit card
c. work two jobs
d. make a budget
What is (d)? Make a budget
100
These were communities of poor homeless people during the Great Depression.
What are Hoovervilles?
200
When a region, business, or person focuses on producing one thing, this is called:
What is specialization?
200
Looking at a U.S. map, this state and city would most likely to be known for its steel production.
Where is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
200
Looking at a U.S.map, this state best represents the home for the first powered airplane.
Where is Kitty Hawk, North Carolina?
200
Using a U.S. map, this city and state of the U.S. became well known for its role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Where is Montgomery, Alabama?
200
All male citizens are guaranteed the right to vote by this amendment.
What is the 15th Amendment?
300
These organizations help the U.S. by loaning people money.
What are banks ?
300
This was formed to protect the U.S. from terroris attacks.
What is The Patriot Act and the Department of Homeland Security?
300
This person invented something that allowed people to talk to one another over great distances.
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
300
Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech.
Which amendment guarantees these rights?
What is the 1st amendment?
300
Places constructed by humans are called:
What is man-made features?
400
The United States entered World War II after:
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.
400
When producers freely choose to trade and consumers freely choose to buy, it is called:
What is voluntary exchange?
400
The national body of laws that make up the framework of the United States government is called:
What is the United States Constitution?
400
An aviator who made the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean on May 20-21, 1927
Who is Charles Lindbergh?
400
Which of the following most likely supported states rights in 1860?
a. slave
b. abolitionist
c. Abraham Lincoln
d. a southern leader
What is a southern leader?
500
The world has never been closer to nuclear war than it was during this conflict:
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
500
The 12th amendment was ratified in 1804. This amendment was written to:
a. let men 18 and older vote
b. limit immigration
c. help avoid confusion concerning the offices of the president and vice president
What is (c)? Avoid confusion concerning the offices of the president and vice president
500
Who was the attorney who won the Brown -vs- Board of Education case?
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
500
A fictional story that was published in 1852. It displayed the harsh reality of slavery. This story helped start the abolitionist movement.
What is "Uncle Tom's Cabin"?
500
Duke Ellington was a famous African American who became famous for his talents in:
a. sports
b. jazz
c. acting
d. wrestling