Unit 1
This philosophical movement inspired ideas of liberty, separation of powers, equality, and the separation of church and state, inspiring many revolutions in the late 1700's.
What is the Enlightenment.
China tried desperately to fend off foreign influence, specifically the British, due to the influx of this dangerously addictive substance
What is opium
This American Cold War policy attempted to stop the spread of communism
What is containment
An especially volatile grocery item, the price of this has been impacted by both inflation and bird flu, bringing their price to over $7 in some cases
What are eggs
Despite a young promising career at New Paltz, this is Mr. Burger's current hometown
What is Kingston
This economic powerhouse often acted violently and with force, almost as a nation, expanding significant control over the Mughal's in India, and eventually China as well.
Who is the British East India Company
Rudyard Kipling, also author of "The Jungle Book" authored this horrifically racist poem that encouraged imperialistic endeavors
What is the White Man's Burden
This vital and strategic city was often a center point for Cold War tensions, including a blockade and airlift
What is Berlin
At risk of receiving the death penalty, this accused assassin is on trial for the murder of a health insurance CEO
Who is Luigi Mangione
Known for its sunsets, "Seuss Spruce" tree, historic campus, and quality liberal arts education, Mr. Burger attended this state university
What is SUNY Geneseo
Who is Commodore Matthew Perry
At this meeting, European powers agreed to divide of Africa for their imperialistic desires
What is the Berlin Conference
Often considered the height of Cold War tensions, the US and Soviet Union narrowly avoided all out nuclear where during this event
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis
Nicknamed the "Recession Indicator," until 2025, the last time this college basketball team won the NCAA tournament was 06-07, amidst the Great Recession housing crisis
Who are the Florida Gators
Named after a popular junk food, this is the name of Mr. Burger's pet cat
Who is Cheeto Puff
This man helped to establish the first independent black republic after a successful slave revolt in Haiti
Who is Toussaint L'Ouverture
After years of isolation, Japan modernized rapidly through this movement
What is the Meiji Restoration
This leader's policy of glasnost and perestroika aimed to reform the Soviet Union, but ultimately led to its downfall.
Who is Mikhail Gorbachev
Mentioned in the opening scene of Ferris Bueller's Day off, Smoot-Hawley during the Great Depression is an example of this economic policy that aims to make domestic goods more competitive by increasing the price of foreign goods
What is a tariff
More known for his track/xc career and interest in AP humanities courses, Mr. Burger won this yearbook senior superlative
What is Best Artist
While nationalism often broke empires apart (Austria-Hungary), it also led to the unification of these two modern nations
What is Germany AND Italy
These two African countries were the only two to NOT be imperialism by a European power
What is Ethiopia and Liberia
After losing the Chinese Civil War, the Kuomintang, or KMT nationalists fled to this island, also home to the 2024 runner up in the Little League World Series
What is Taiwan, or Chinese Taipei
Following pro-Palestine student protests, this university has been targeted by the Trump Administration including a federal funding freeze and the arrest of activist Mahmoud Khalil
Who is Columbia University
Currently living in a nice, quiet, peaceful home, Mr. Burger's world is getting turned upside down this summer with the arrival of this
What is a GIRL