20th Century Wars
Name one war fought by the U.S. in the 1900s.
WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Persian Gulf War
When did women get the right to vote?
1920
Who fought for civil rights?
Martin Luther King Jr
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington DC
Why did the U.S. enter World War I?
Germany attacked ships / support Allies
What was the Great Depression?
A long economic recession
Who was a general and later President?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
What event brought the U.S. into World War II?
Japanese attack Pearl Harbor
When did the Great Depression begin?
1929
What is Martin Luther King Jr. famous for?
Fighting for equality / civil rights
Why does the U.S. flag have 13 stripes?
Honoring the 13 original colonies
Who was the main rival during the Cold War?
USSR / Russia
What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
Terrorists attacked the United States
What is Dwight Eisenhower famous for?
WWII general / President
What is the name of the national anthem?
The star spangled banner
Why did the U.S. enter the Korean and Vietnam Wars?
Stop Communism spread
What war followed the Persian Gulf War era after 9/11?
War in Afghanistan or Iraq
Who was President during the Great Depression?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What does 'E Pluribus Unum' mean?
out of many, one