Constitution
How many amendments are there in the Bill of Rights?
What is ten?
Who was the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797?
Who is George Washington?
In 1803, the United States doubled its size with the purchase of a vast territory from France. What is the name of this acquisition, and who was the U.S. president at the time?
What is the Louisiana Purchase, and who is Thomas Jefferson?
The New Deal, a series of programs and policies implemented during the 1930s, aimed to address the economic challenges of the Great Depression. Who was the president responsible for the New Deal?
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
The 2000 U.S. presidential election faced controversy over ballot counting in which state, ultimately leading to a Supreme Court decision?
What is Florida, and what is the Supreme Court case Bush v. Gore?
In what year was the United States Constitution officially ratified?
What is 1788?
In what year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
What is 1776?
During the mid-1800s, tensions between the North and South over the issue of slavery led to the formation of the Republican Party. Who was the first Republican president, elected in 1860?
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark piece of legislation. Name the U.S. president who signed it into law and the movement that advocated for civil rights.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson, and what is the Civil Rights Movement?
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, causing significant destruction and loss of life. What major U.S. city, known for its cultural richness and historical significance, was particularly impacted by the storm?
What is New Orleans, Louisiana?
Which article of the Constitution outlines the powers and structure of the legislative branch of the federal government?
What is Article I?
Which event marked the end of the American Revolutionary War, securing U.S. independence from Great Britain?
What is the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
In the aftermath of the Civil War, three amendments were added to the U.S. Constitution to address issues related to slavery and civil rights. Name these three amendments.
What are the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments?
In 1919, the United States experienced a nationwide strike of steelworkers, known as the Great Steel Strike. What organization, led by a charismatic figure, played a key role in organizing this strike?
What is the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), and who is Eugene V. Debs?
The financial crisis of 2008 had a significant impact on the global economy. What investment bank, a major player in the crisis, filed for bankruptcy in September 2008?
What is Lehman Brothers?
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his role in drafting much of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?
Who is James Madison?
What was the name of the compromise reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that determined how enslaved individuals would be counted for representation purposes?
What is the Three-Fifths Compromise?
The War of 1812 was marked by the burning of the U.S. Capitol and the White House by British forces. What is the name of the British general responsible for these actions?
Who is Robert Ross?
The United States entered World War II after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. What decision-making body was established to coordinate war efforts and advise the president during World War II?
What is the War Production Board (WPB)?
In 2001, the USA PATRIOT Act was enacted in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. What does the acronym "PATRIOT" stand for?
What is "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act"?
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Court to review and potentially invalidate government actions that it deems unconstitutional?
What is Marbury v. Madison?
In 1794, President Washington led federal troops to suppress a rebellion against the excise tax on whiskey. What is the name of this event?
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
The Gilded Age, a period in the late 19th century, was marked by economic growth and industrialization. Who coined the term "Gilded Age"?
Who is Mark Twain?
The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), proposed by President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s, aimed to develop missile defense systems. What colloquial name is often associated with this initiative?
What is "Star Wars"?
The U.S. conducted a military operation in 2011 that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks. What was the name of this operation?
What is Operation Neptune Spear?