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This word means a change or overthrow of the government or social system. 

Revolution

100

Depression

A sharp and prolonged downturn of the economy.

100

The Germans thought that this man's revolutionary activities would help undermine the Russian government.

Vladimir Lenin

100

Meet me in this city's hockey team won their first Stanley Cup in 2019. 

St. Louis Blues

200

This word means a social system that seeks to abolish all forms of social classes and create a society of complete equality.

Socialism

200

Fascism 

A nationalistic and anti-communist political movement that openly supports violence and dictatorship to achieve its aims.

200

The effect increased use of the automobile have on other industries. 

It increased the demand for rubber, oil, steel, and concrete.

200

This Florida-based basketball team lost the 2009 NBA Finals to the Los Angeles Lakers. 

Orlando Magic

300

This word means a person who provides ideas and money for investing in businesses; a wealthy person. 

Capitalist 

300

Scapegoat 

A person or group that bears the blame for the mistakes of others.

300

The main cause of the Great Depression in 1929.

The main cause was European debt to America.

300

At least they were consistent, but this team is the most recent NFL team to lose all sixteen games in a regular season. 

Cleveland Browns 

400

This word means an elected workers’ council or committee set up by Russian laborers. 

Soviet 

400

Bloody Sunday

The event caused the Czar to create the first Russian Duma. 

400

These conditions in Germany were ripe for finding a scapegoat in the 1930.

People wanted a simple target to blame for their troubles.

400

He is not a lion or a bear, but this pro-golfer is known even among non-sports fans. 

Tiger Woods

500

This word means a an increase in both prices and the amount of money in circulation. 

Inflation

500

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Russia had to turn over a large amount of territory to Germany.

500

This is why Japan built up its military and economic strength in the late 1800s. 

They were wanting to compete with western countries.

500

This MLB team set a record in 2001 by winning 116 of their 162 regular season games. 

Seattle Mariners