Historical Figures
Who was the first President of the US?
George Washington
On this day Japan launched a surprise attack on the US, drawing the US into WWII.
December 7, 1941
Which Amendment Protects Free speech?
1st Amendment
Which Asian country had the biggest empire?
Mongolia/Mongolian Empire
Which landmark Supreme Court Case established the right of Congress to pass laws that are “necessary and proper” to conduct business of the U.S. Government?
McCulloch V. Maryland
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?
Hint ( Broadway Play )
Alexander Hamilton
On this day, Al-Qaeda highjacked US Airliners to attack the US.
September 11, 2001
Which Amendment Protects Civil Rights?
14th Amendment
Which nation is the only communist country in America?
Cuba
This case lead to the desegregation of schools.
Brown V Board of Education
Who is New York named after?
James, Duke of York
On this day, the 13 colonies declared independence.
July 4, 1776
Which Amendment gave Women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
What is the only country in West Africa where slavery still exists?
(despite their abolition date in 1981)
Mauritania
This case limited Free Speech and created the "Clear and Present Danger” test.
Schenck V. US
Who was the first President of the US to be impeached?
Andrew Johnson
On this day, the rioters violently stormed the US Capitol.
January 6, 2021
Which Amendment limits Presidential Terms.
22nd Amendment
Name 3 countries that were part of Yugoslavia and are not in NATO.
Bosnia, Kosovo, and Serbia
This case dealt with students wearing anti-war armbands.
Tinker V. Des Moines
This person Commanded US Pacific Fleet during WWII and lead the successful island hoping campaign against Japan.
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
On this day, US and allied troops landed on Normandy to liberate France.
June 6, 1944 (D-Day)
Which Amendment made the legal voting age 18 years old?
26th Amendment
This series of battles, which took place in Afghanistan, resulted in the deaths of 16,000 to 16,500 people, including around 4,500 British and Indian soldiers, and is considered one of the worst disasters in British military history.
Retreat from Kabul
This case decided that the Second Amendment does, in fact, apply to the states.
McDonald V. Chicago