World History
This devastating event, which spread from Asia to Europe during the Late Middle Ages, decimated populations across two continents and significantly disrupted medieval society, ultimately contributing to the beginning of the Renaissance.
The Black Death
This event, which took place in 1945, marked the first use of atomic weapons in warfare, when the U.S. dropped bombs on these two Japanese cities, leading to Japan's surrender.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
This document, signed in 1776, declared the American colonies independent from Britain.
Declaration of Independence
He was the 16th President of the United States, known for his leadership during the Civil War and delivering the Gettysburg Address.
Abraham Lincoln
This tech company, founded in 2004, became the first to reach a market value of $1 trillion in 2018, dominating the social media industry and recently rebranded to focus more on the "metaverse" in 2021.
This famous artist and inventor, known for works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, embodied the Renaissance ideal of the "universal man" by excelling in multiple fields, including art, science, and engineering.
Leonardo da Vinci
This international alliance, formed in 1949, aimed to provide collective security against the Soviet Union, marking a key aspect of the early Cold War military strategy.
NATO
This is the largest continent on Earth, home to over 4 billion people and countries like China, India, and Japan.
Asia
This devastating conflict led to the deaths of 620,000 Americans, freed 4 million enslaved people, and radically transformed the South, leading to economic destruction, the collapse of the plantation system, and the political challenges of Reconstruction.
The Civil War
In 2021, this country became the world's largest economy by GDP, surpassing the United States for the first time in decades, largely due to its strong industrial base and export-driven economy.
China
This German monk's act of posting the Ninety-Five Theses in 1517 criticized the Catholic Church, particularly its sale of indulgences, and sparked the Protestant Reformation.
Martin Luther
This 1947 U.S. initiative provided over $12 billion in economic aid to help rebuild Western Europe after World War II, aiming to prevent the spread of communism.
The Marshall Plan
This branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws.
The Legislative Branch
This act, passed in 1862, offered free land to settlers willing to cultivate it, encouraging the westward migration that spurred economic growth, particularly in farming, ranching, and mining, and led to significant changes in Native American lands and culture.
The Homestead Act
In 2022, Russia's invasion of this neighboring country led to widespread international condemnation and economic sanctions, while also triggering a major refugee crisis across Europe.
Ukraine
This event, initiated by Christopher Columbus in 1492, led to the exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between the Old World and the New World, significantly altering global trade and culture.
The Columbian Exchange
This policy, aimed at preventing the spread of communism, was central to U.S. foreign relations during the Cold War, especially in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Containment
The ancient Egyptians built these massive structures to serve as tombs for their pharaohs.
Pyramids
This island served as the main entry point for immigrants arriving from Europe on the East Coast between 1892 and 1954.
Ellis Island
In 2021, this major U.S. state experienced a catastrophic wildfire season, with multiple fires burning over 2 million acres, exacerbated by extreme drought and climate change.
California
This radical phase of the French Revolution, led by figures like Maximilien Robespierre, saw thousands of citizens executed by guillotine as part of efforts to preserve the revolution and eliminate perceived enemies.
The Reign of Terror
This 1961 failed invasion of Cuba, supported by the U.S., was an attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro's communist regime, but it ended in disaster and increased Cold War tensions.
The Bay of Pigs invasion
This river is the longest in the world, flowing through Egypt and several other countries in northeastern Africa.
Nile River
This 1898 event, which led to the U.S. gaining control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, marked a significant moment in American imperialism.
Spanish-American War
In August 2021, the U.S. withdrew its troops from this country, ending a nearly 20-year-long military presence that began after the September 11, 2001 attacks. The withdrawal led to the rapid collapse of the government and a return to power by the Taliban.
Afghanistan