Civil War
What was the primary cause of the American Civil War?
Slavery and states' rights.
What was the main trigger that set off World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in June 1914.
What were the primary causes of the Great Depression?
Over-speculation in the stock market, bank failures, reduction in purchasing, and drought conditions in agriculture.
Which event is widely considered the catalyst for the United States' entry into World War II?
The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
What was the main goal of the Anaconda Plan?
To economically suffocate the Confederacy through a naval blockade.
What year did the Civil War begin?
1861
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
What event is commonly marked as the beginning of the Great Depression?
The Stock Market Crash of October 1929.
What was the main purpose of the Manhattan Project?
To develop the atomic bomb.
How long did the Great Depression last in the United States?
It lasted from 1929 until the late 1930s, with the economy only fully recovering by the onset of World War II.
Which battle is considered the first major battle of the Civil War?
The First Battle of Bull Run (or Manassas).
Which countries comprised the Triple Entente?
France, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
What was the Dust Bowl, and how did it relate to the Great Depression?
A severe drought that affected the Great Plains, worsening economic conditions for farmers during the Depression.
Which conference established plans for the post-war world and included leaders like Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin?
The Yalta Conference
Which new weapons were introduced during World War I that changed the nature of warfare?
Tanks, machine guns, airplanes, and chemical weapons.
What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?
It declared that all slaves in Confederate-held territory were to be freed.
What was the significance of the Battle of the Somme?
It was one of the largest battles of WWI, resulting in over a million casualties, and symbolized the horrors of trench warfare.
What was the New Deal?
A series of programs and policies implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt aimed at economic recovery.
What was the primary purpose of the Lend-Lease Act?
To provide military aid to Allied nations without direct involvement in the war.
Which global pandemic occurred during the final years of World War I?
The Spanish flu pandemic
Name the general who led the Union Army to victory at the Battle of Gettysburg.
General George Meade
What was the estimated total number of military and civilian casualties in World War I?
Approximately 40 million.
What was the Social Security Act of 1935?
A law that created a social insurance program providing retirement and unemployment benefits.
Which battle is often referred to as the "Turning Point" in the Pacific Theater?
The Battle of Midway.
What was the significance of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II?
They were the first African American military aviators in the U.S. Armed Forces, proving their capability in combat.