The year Austria declared war on Serbia after the assassination of the Austrian heir; caused all of Europe to rush to enter World War I.
What was 1914?
100
The President who unsuccessfully tried to stay neutral in World War I; when it was over, he issued a plan known
as the Fourteen Points in an attempt to secure world peace and avoid future global conflicts.
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
100
The era in United States history defined not only by conflicts in Korea and Vietnam in an attempt to contain communism, but also tense relations with the Soviet Union.
What was the Cold War Era?
100
The greatest benefit of the Panama Canal.
What provided quicker transportation?
100
This mutual defense alliance of 12 democratic nations (at first) was prompted by the Berlin Blockade and became the U.S.'s first commitment to a mutual defense alliance.
What is NATO?
200
The year the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor causing the U.S. to enter World War II.
What was 1941?
200
The President who ended World War II with his decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan; he then devised a plan to contain further Soviet aggression.
Who was Harry Truman?
200
The era defined by more leisure time and money in one’s pocket, advent of the automobile, Jazz, “speakeasies,” nickelodeons, bootlegging, and racketeering caused by prohibition.
What were the "Roaring Twenties" or the "Jazz Age"?
200
Chinese laborers who came in the mid-1800’s were most important for this industry?
What are railroads?
200
This established our policy of fighting communism after WW II and one word describes this policy and our nearly 50 year fight against communism.
What is the Truman Doctrine / containment / Cold War?
300
The year the Stock Market crashed, signaling the beginning of the Great Depression.
What was 1929?
300
The third President of the United States who was responsible for the writing of the Declaration of Independence during the American Revolution.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
300
The era in the late 1800’s defined by the increase in personal wealth gained during the industrial age.
What was the Gilded Age?
300
Sputnik's launch lead the US to create –
What is NASA?
300
This was the real reason why the NATO alliance was really created.
What helped fight communism?
400
The year a U.S. naval ship exploded in Havana, Cuba; it marked the beginning of the Spanish American War between the United States and Spain.
What was 1898?
400
“Big Stick” President who was also known for his push for conservation of the natural resources of the United States.
Who was Theodore Roosevelt
400
The early 1900 era where there was an attempt to return political control back to the people, restore economic opportunities, and correct injustices in American life with such steps as the 16th and 17th Amendments.
What was the Progressive Era?
400
The invention of the electric elevator helped the growth of cities because it allowed for –
What are skyscrapers?
400
These 3 nations in the 1930’s were ruled by dictatorships and were known as the axis powers.
What are Germany, Italy, and Japan?
500
The year when both Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy were assassinated.
What was 1968?
500
He was President, responsible for the New Deal, and led the U.S. during World War II.
Who was Franklin Roosevelt?
500
This era noted for high unemployment, bank failures, and major government legislation such as the Social Security Act.
What was the Great Depression?
500
These 20th century technological innovations led to fewer assembly line jobs for workers.
What are computers and robotics?
500
This was Woodrow Wilson's main purpose for establishing the League of Nations.
What is preventing other wars / keeping the peace?