Significant Events
The United States was in a "race" with what country about who could get to outer space the fastest.
The US, Great Britian, and the Soviet union were the big three countries in what group during World War II.
Allied Powers
In 2005, what hurricane tore through the gulf coast causing hundreds of billions of dollars in damage.
Hurricane Katrina
Who was 2nd the president of The United States?
John Adams
Michael Jackson
In 1959, the US over threw a monarchy to get full control over what territory that became the 50th state.
Hawaii
Robert E. Lee led the Confederate army, and Ulysses S. Grant led the union army in what war
The Civil War
This new and rapid form of communication grew to prominence in 2007 and is now a part of our everyday life.
Texting
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Known to be one of the best baseball players ever, this athlete hit countless homeruns for the Yankees.
Babe Ruth
Right after WWII, the US occupied part what city in Germany for nearly 50 years.
Berlin
Germany sinking US merchant ships and sending the Zimmerman telegram caused the US to get drawn into what war?
World War I
In 2005, this social media site where we now watch and create videos was launched.
Youtube
After being the first Vice President, this person became the second President.
John Adams
This hit teleivison show ran for 10 seasons (1994-2004) and followed the live of 6 young adults living thier life in New York City.
Friends
This country close to the US was used by the Soviet Union to store and work on nuclear missiles
Cuba
This war in Southeast Aisa, was a very controversial war because many people didn't believe the US needed to be apart of the war.
The Vietnam War
In 2008, what was the name of the event when US economy took a turn for the worst which caused the worst economic state since the great depression.
The Great Recession
This president became the only president to resign from the office, following the Watergate scandal.
Richard Nixon
Whati is the name of the period of time in the 1920s that featured economic prosperity and carefree living for many.
Roaring 20s
Who wrote the lyrics to the national anthem?
Francis Scott Key
The Treaty of Paris officially ended what war involving the US?
Water was found on what planet that is a major step in determining if people can live on this planet.
Mars
These two Presidents are the only presidents that were father and son
George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush
Throughout the 1950's, what type of music characterized by a heavy beats on eletriclly amplified instraments was created