American Landmarks
Interwar
It's Complicated
-ism
7th Grade
100

This monolith is the tallest memorial to a U.S. President

Washington Monument

100

This is the name of the generation that lived through World War 1 and was considered depressed or distracted

The Lost Generation

100

President Woodrow Wilson started this international organization to keep world peace. However, his own senate prevented the US from joining it.

The League of Nations

100

When a country invests heavily in its Military

Militarism

100

Over the course of this year, how many total students have been apart of our class?

31

200

This Wyoming National Park is home to an extremely active geyser that erupts every 90 minutes

Yellowstone National Park

200

In 1929, the Stock Market crash sparked this greatest economic crisis in U.S. History

The Great Depression

200

This treaty ending World War 1 punished Germany very harshly and it was one of the main reasons World War II began. 

Treaty of Versailles

200

When the government wants you to be proud of your country. Usually involves flags and anthems.

Nationalism

200

What was the date of the first day of school?

August 2nd, 2023

300

This is the site of the deadliest attack of a U.S. naval base killing nearly 2700 Americans. 

Pearl Harbor

300

Japan invaded this warring country in 1931, starting the Second Sino-Japanese war.

China

300

This country originally was allied with Germany and Austria Hungary. They switched sides in 1915 in order to be on the "winning side"

Italy

300

This is when a leader has total control of the country. 

Totalitarianism

300

What was the first activity Mr. Santiago had you do. It was quite chaotic. 

Scavenger Hunt

400

This mountain was carved with the faces of four U.S. Presidents

Mount Rushmore

400

Italy invaded this African country in 1936 who had never been ruled by a foreign power.

Ethiopia (Abbyssina)

400

Japan lacked this crucial thing on their island nation

natural resources

400

When a country takes over another country in order to benefit itself

Imperialism

400

How many 7th graders are a part of student council?

6

500

This event is when British soldiers opened fire on a mob of American Colonist in 1770

Boston Massacre

500

This economic woe was out of control in Interwar Germany. It caused bread to cost more than 2 billion marks. 

Hyperinflation

500

This country got it's feelings hurt when it was left out of German Unification

Austria

500

In 1918, Russia became the Soviet Union and adopted the belief that the government should own everything.

Communism

500

What is Mr. Santi's favorite NFL team?

Carolina Panthers