Civil War
Rome & Greece
Early Civilizations
American Revolution
Miscellaneous
100
How many Americans fought in more that 50 major battles and 5,000 minor battles?
3 million.
100
Ancient Greek men voted on their own laws. This form of government is called what?
A Direct Democracy.
100
What are the laws called that cover noncriminal matters such as marriage and business contracts?
Civil Laws.
100
What did Benedict Arnold say before he was put to death?
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country".
100
What did the 100 soldiers at the Battle of Monmout die from?
Sun stroke.
200
What book did Harriet Beecher Stowe write on Slavery?
Uncle Tom's Cabin.
200
This type of Government elects a few citizens to create laws. The idea came from Ancient Rome. What type of Government is this?
A Representative Government.
200
What is the name of the picture writing of the ancient Egyptians?
Hieroglyphs.
200
Who became Americas most beloved spy?
Benedict Arnold.
200
How long did the Continental soldiers have to serve?
At least one year.
300
How were troops transported during the Civil War?
By trains and war ships.
300
The United States uses the Ancient Greek idea of Government by the ____________.
people.
300
What is the region of rich farming and grazing land that extended from Mesopotamia to the Mediterrainian Coast called?
The Fertile Crescent.
300
What was a popular spy tool during the American Revolution that was created by James Jay?
Invisible ink.
300
In 1776 Thomas Paine wrote a so-page pamphlet. In it he demanded complete independence from Great Brittan. What is the name of the pamphlet?
Common Sense.
400
What was the major cause of the Civil War?
Slavery.
400
Where were the Roman contest held?
In the Coliseum.
400
What is it called when a trip is taken with a definite purpose, such as scientific discovery?
An Expedition.
400
What did an officer on either side do when they surrendered?
They offered their sword to the victor.
400
What is Patrick Henery, who is also known as the "Son of Thunder" famous for saying?
"Give me liberty or give me death".
500
How did the troops communicate during the Civil War?
By telegraph.
500
What is Ancient Greece known for being the birth place of?
Democracy.
500
What is another word meaning for decode, read or interpret something?
To decipher.
500
What was the first name of the very first submarine that held only one man called?
The Turtle.
500
What is another name for the Civil War?
The War of Succession.
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