1865-1920
What term refers to the period after the Civil War aimed at rebuilding the South and integrating formerly enslaved people into society?
What is Reconstruction?
What economic crisis was triggered by the stock market crash of 1929, leading to widespread unemployment and hardship in the United States?
What is the Great Depression?
What is the name of the movement that sought to end racial segregation and discrimination against Black Americans, striving for equal rights and opportunities?
What is the Civil Rights Movement?
Who was the British royal known for her charitable work and humanitarian efforts, as well as her iconic status (and later untimely death) in the 1980s and 1990s?
Who is Princess Diana?
What tragic event involved terrorist attacks on the United States, leading to significant changes in national security and foreign policy?
What is 9/11?
What term describes the period in the early 20th century focused on social reforms to address issues caused by industrialization and improve society?
What is the Progressive Era?
What cultural movement in the 1920s celebrated Black art, literature, and music, significantly impacting American culture?
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
Who was the prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement known for his advocacy of nonviolent protest and his famous "I Have a Dream" speech?
Who is Martin Luther King Jr?
What technological advancement in the 1990s revolutionized communication and information sharing, becoming a staple of daily life?
What is the internet?
What 21st-century global health crisis significantly impacted daily life, economies, and healthcare systems around the world?
What is the Covid-19 pandemic?
What major period in history significantly transformed American society by increasing factory jobs and leading to urbanization?
What is the Industrial Revolution?
What series of programs initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt aimed to provide jobs, support farmers, and regulate banks to help the nation recover from the Great Depression?
What is the New Deal?
What conflict in Southeast Asia significantly impacted American society by leading to widespread protests and influencing public opinion on U.S. military involvement?
What is the Vietnam War?
What significant event in 1989 symbolized the end of the Cold War and led to the reunification of Germany?
What is the fall of the Berlin Wall?
What ongoing environmental issue, characterized by rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and increased focus on sustainable practices has played a major role in both 21st-century social/cultural movements and global politics?
What is climate change?
What conflict arose in 1898 due to issues like Cuban independence and resulted in the U.S. acquiring territories such as Puerto Rico and the Philippines?
What is the Spanish-American War?
What global conflict significantly boosted the American economy by creating jobs in factories and increasing production?
What is WWII?
Who was the 37th President of the United States who resigned from office amid national scandal?
Who is Richard Nixon?
Who was the U.S. President known for conservative policies in the 1980s, including tax cuts and a strong anti-communism stance?
Who is Ronald Regan?
What major natural disaster occurred in August 2005, resulting in catastrophic flooding in New Orleans and highlighting issues of disaster preparedness and response in the United States?
What is Hurricane Katrina?
Who was the 26th President of the United States known for his progressive reforms, trust-busting policies, and the construction of the Panama Canal?
Who is Teddy Roosevelt?
What period of geopolitical tension that began after World War II involved the U.S. and the Soviet Union and significantly influenced American foreign policy through the promotion of containment of communism?
What is the Cold War?
What political scandal involved a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and led to the resignation of a U.S. President in 1974?
What is the Watergate Scandal?
What conflict in 1990-1991 was triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and involved a coalition of countries led by the United States?
What is the Gulf War?
What popular social media platform, launched in 2004, revolutionized online communication and became a dominant force in shaping modern social interactions and the distribution of news media?
What is Facebook?