World History
What treaty ended World War I and imposed harsh penalties on Germany?
Treaty of Versailles
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The U.S. Constitution
What is the true origin of Isla's powers as revealed in Skyshade?
They come from both Lightlark and Nightshade bloodlines
What clause in the Constitution allows Congress to make necessary laws?
The Elastic Clause (Necessary and Proper Clause)
What does the Phillips Curve show?
An inverse relationship between inflation and unemployment
Which empire's fall is linked to the rise of the Byzantine Empire?
The Roman Empire
What U.S. Supreme Court case established "separate but equal" as constitutional?
Plessy v. Ferguson
How does the realm of Lightlark keep the curses active?
Through magical deception tied to the rulers (The Centennial)
What Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
What is stagflation?
A period of slow growth and high inflation
What was the main ideological conflict in the Cold War?
Capitalism vs. Communism
What was the main goal of the Marshall Plan?
To rebuild and stabilize Europe after WWII
What controversial decision does Isla make in Nightbane to protect her people?
She agrees to a dangerous alliance with Oro
What is the primary function of the Federal Reserve?
Regulate monetary policy
What is the crowding-out effect in fiscal policy?
Government borrowing leads to reduced private investment
Which African nation successfully resisted colonization by European powers?
Ethiopia
What event marked the start of the American Revolution?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
What truth about the curses does Isla uncover in Skyshade?
They were created to control rather than protect the realms
What distinguishes civil liberties from civil rights?
Liberties are protections from government; rights are guarantees of equality
What does NAIRU refer to?
Non-Accelerating Inflation Rate of Unemployment
What was the significance of the Congress of Vienna (1815)?
It aimed to restore balance of power in Europe after Napoleon
What was the impact of the Watergate scandal on U.S. politics?
It led to greater public distrust of the government
What symbolic act represents Isla reclaiming her identity in Skyshade?
Destroying her Nightshade crown
What is the role of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)?
To prepare the President’s federal budget
What does the Laffer Curve suggest?
There is an optimal tax rate that maximizes revenue