Events
What battle was the turning point of the Civil War?
Gettysburg
Who became Thomas Edison‘s biggest rival?
Nikola Tesla
what year was the mass shooting in Las Vegas?
2017
What act was created to provide more security after the events of 9/11
USA patriot act
what NASA contractor leaked files detailing surveillance programs of the US
Edward Snowden
What battle was turning point for the war for independence?
Battle of Saratoga
Who was the supreme allied Commander of the forces at D-Day?
Dwight D Eisenhower
What year was operation Desert storm
1991
Which amendment gives women the right to vote
19th
Who issued the emancipation proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
What was the first permanent English settlement in the New World?
Jamestown
Who is the person responsible for the 9/11 attacks?
Osama bin Laden
What year did the US purchase Louisiana?
1803
What scandalous affair was Nixon involved in?
The Watergate affair
Who took a very strong stance against communism and helped stay with our economy in the 1980’s
Ronald Reagan
What War erupted in 1967 targeting Israel
Six day war
Who was the highest ranking black American woman who became Secretary of State?
Condoleezza rice
What year did America enter World War I?
1917
What was the name of Bush’s education reform plan?
No child left behind
What theory argues the measure of a nations, wealth lies and how much gold silver they have
Mercantile theory
what was the last major conflict between Native Americans and federal troops?
Wounded knee massacre
Who is put on trial for the Iran contra affair?
Oliver North
What year did the space shuttle program end
2011
Which amendment repeals prohibition
21st
John Rockefeller was the leader of what industry
Oil