Civil War
What was the main issue that caused the Civil War?
Slavery
What is the name of the 16th President of the United States
Abraham Lincoln
Reconstruction Amendments refer to these 3 amendments which were made laws after the end of the Civil War.
13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
What is Mr. Ainbinder's first name?
Matthew
What game do we play on fun Fridays?
Kahoot or Jeopardy
What were soldiers who fought for the North and South called?
Union Army and Confederate Army
Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
This amendment banned slavery in every state of the United States
13th Amendment
What day do we return from Winter break?
January 2nd
How many wins did the PS 161 basketball team get this week?
Which side starts the American Civil War by attacking at the battle of Fort Sumter in 1861?
Confederate Army (South)
Abraham Lincoln gave this famous speech after the battle of Gettysburg
Gettysburg Address
This amendment gave all citizens (including those that were enslaved) the right to vote.
15th Amendment
What month do we have the most birthdays in our class?
February
How many days are there in a full year of school?
180 days
Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee held this title in the army.
General
Abraham Lincoln grew up in this town, He was also buried there after his assassination.
Springfield, IL
This amendment gives all people born in the United States (or naturalized) the right to citizenship.
14th Amendment
Who is Ms. Muhammad's favorite singer?
Taylor Swift Or Whitney Houston
How many years has Mr. Ainbinder worked at PS 161
5 years
General Robert E. Lee surrenders to the Union Army at this location, ending the Civil War.
Appomattox Court House
What political party was Abraham Lincoln a member of?
Republican Party
This President (who took over after Abraham Lincoln's death) tried to veto the 14th amendment, and was impeached by congress
Andrew Johnson
Who is Mr. Ainbinder's favorite student?
What does Panther P.R.I.D.E stand for?
Participation Responsibility Integrity Determination Empathy