French & Indian War
Who were the three main groups of people fighting in the French & Indian War?
The British, French, and Native Americans(Indians)
The British are going to establish 13 colonies on what continent's eastern coast?
North America's
What year did Christopher Columbus sail to America?
1492
What once Olympic sporting event involves two teams attempting to pull the other a certain distance first?
Tug-of-war
How many grade assignments have you had so far this year?
8
Who is going to win the French & Indian War?
Great Britain
Great Britain is going to attempt to take what region of land from the French for its natural resources?
The Ohio River Valley
What year did the American Colonies gain it's independence from Great Britain? (We're going to learn this in class very soon!!)
1776
What gave the "3 Musketeers" candy bar it's name?
It originally, in the 1930's, came in a package of three separate flavors (Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry)
What did Mr. Philips say to bring to class on the day of your first test to get 5 extra bonus points?
Your name tent!
How many troops did India send to help the French in the French & Indian War?
NONE, Indians are not from India!
Following the French & Indian War, the British are going to pay off their debt by doing what?
Taxing the American Colonies
Where is the World Cup being held this year?
Qatar
What country won the first ever World Cup?
Uruguay
How many years has Mr. Philips been teaching?
This is his first year teaching Social Studies!
What is going to be the event that ultimately causes the French & Indian War?
The building of Fort Duquesne
Following the French & Indian War, Great Britain is going to establish the Proclamation of 1763. What was it's purpose?
To keep American colonists from settling on Native American land western of the Appalachian Mountains
What fatal pandemic was first recorded in history to start in 1346 and wiped out nearly one-third of the world's population?
The Black Death
At the age of 24, Julius Caesar infamously named Incitatus the horse what?
A senator of Rome
What flag is displayed on another window that you can see out of Room 112?
France's
Between what years was the French & Indian War?
1754 - 1763
What infamous British general won numerous battles in the French & Indian War, including one at Fort Duquesne?
George Washington
After being constructed, what iconic building was given it's very own zip code in New York State?
The Empire State Building
What city was the Eiffel Tower originally meant to be built in?
Barcelona
Who is Mr. Philips's favorite Russian author???
Fyodor Dostoevsky!