War of Independence
How many colonies were under British rule in 1776?
13
What were the main causes of the Civil War?
Slavery, Abraham Lincoln´s Presidency
Who discovered America?
Christopher Columbus
Which was the greatest terrorist attack in the history of the USA?
Terrorist attack on New York (the World Trade Centre) and Washington DC (Pentagon)
What event initiated the start of the Great Depression in 1929?
The New York stock market crash
What was Boston Tea Party?
The group of US colonists dressed as Indians emptied the cargo of tea into the Boston Harbour.
What happened to Abraham Lincoln when the war ended?
He was assassinated
What was the name of the first English colony in America?
Virginia
When was the greatest terrorist attack in the USA?
11th September 2001
When and why did the USA enter the WWI?
1917, the German sank their ships
Which document was signed at the beginning of the War of Independence?
Declaration of Independence
Who were the two sides fighting in the American Civil War? (Official names)
Union and Confederation
What is the term we use to refer to the Puritans who came to America in 1620?
Pilgrim Fathers
Explain the term Cold War
A period of diplomatic tension between USA and its allies and Soviet Union.
Who was the leader of the civil right movement in the 20th century in the USA?
Martin Luther King
What event led to the American colonists protest ageinst the British rule at the beginning of the War of Independence?
French and Indian War/increasing taxes, no representation in the Parliament
What did the southern states establish after leaving the Union?
Confederation
What was the name of the ship of Pilgrim Fathers who established the Plymouth Colony?
Mayflower
What were the words of the astronaut Neil Armstrong who was the first man to walk on the Moon on 20th July 1969?
´That´s one small step for a man but one giant leap for mankind.´
When and why did the USA enter the WWII?
7th December 1941 - Attack on Pearl Harbour
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
4th July 1776
What did Abraham Lincoln issue in 1863? Why was the document so important?
Emancipation Proclamation, abolished slavery, all slaves were freed
Who was the chief of Vikings who first discovered America in 1000?
Leif Erickson
Name 3 open conflicts in which were both USA and Soviet Union engaged during the Cold War.
Cuban misile crisis, Berlin Crisis, Korean War, Vietnam War...
What was Martin Luther´s King most famous speech?
"I HAVE A DREAM"