Government and Economics
U.S. History
Geography & World History
100
Branch of government which makes the laws and consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Legislative branch
100
Decorated British soldier voted amongst his peers as the leader of the colonial rebellion.
George Washington
100
Ancient civilization famous for its city states Athens and Sparta.
Ancient Greece
200
Form of government in which land owning citizens vote for every government matter.
Direct Democracy
200
A series of hide-a-ways, tunnels, and secret passages to protect those escaping to the northern states in the 19th century.
The Underground Railroad
200
This time period in Europe which followed the middle ages was characterized by a booming of technology, scientific curiosity, art, and music.
The Renaissance
300
This characteristic is used to determine the number of representatives are designated for each state.
Population
300
Which of these territories was NOT part of the original 13 colonies?
Virginia, Plymouth, New York, New Jersey, Vermont Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware
Vermont
300
Martin Luther is most famous for his rebellious movement against the Catholic Church. His beliefs were that the word of God should be read and interpreted by the people. This movement was successful because of the invention of the printing press in 1450. Name this movement.
The Protestant Reformation
400
The US political system is described as pluralist. A pluralist system gets its strength from the large number of interest groups that participate in politics. These groups must share power and make compromises to get things done. Which of the following would be characteristic of decision making in such a system?
a) Political decisions are usually made quickly
b) One group tends to dominate the system
c) No single group wins all the time
d) Political parties play a small role
c) No single group wins all the time
400
The year in which the 19th amendment of the constitution gave women the right to vote in national elections.
a) 1912 b) 1920 c) 1901 d) 1929
1920
400
Invasion of this country in September 1939 marked the start of World War II.
Poland
500
The ground breaking document with historical quotes about individual prosperity such as, "...certain unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
The Declaration of Independence
500
A war in early american history over a great deal of westward land and was ended by the Treaty of Paris.
The French and Indian War
500
A series of religious wars from 1096 and 1291 between Christians and Muslims started primarily to secure control of holy sites considered sacred by both groups.
The Crusades
600
Economists claim the economy is an ever-changing beast which is impossible to accurately predict the timing of change. However there is are general stages in which it follows. Which stage is characterized by a general decline in economic activity?
Recession
600
The name given to the forced movement of the Cherokee indians from Georgia to Oklahoma.
Trail of Tears
600
A term used to describe an increase in migration towards cities for jobs and other ample opportunities.
Urbanization
700
The term for economics concerned with large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.
Macroeconomics
700
Government persuasion techniques used primarily during WWII to aid in civilian support of American involvement in the war.
Propaganda
700
These three countries made up the Axis powers of WWII.
Germany, Italy, Japan
800
A term used to describe an increase in the amount of money in circulation which causes money to lose it's value.
Inflation
800
Which of the following statements is a false generalization about the Vietnam War.
a) some americans served in both Korea and Vietnam
b) The US sent massive military aid to South Vietnam
c)Americans were in complete agreement about pulling out of Vietnam
d) The Vietnam had mixed support amongst american citizens
c)Americans were in complete agreement about pulling out of Vietnam
800
0o Longitude is known as:
The Prime Meridian
900
The correction period following an inflation which continues for a longer time causing business failures and unemployment.
Depression
900
Who modeled his factory with the assembly line, eight-hour workday, and five dollars a day pay wages.
Henry Ford
900
Still revered as Great Britain's finest Prime Minister, his famous speeches inspired the Allies during WWII.
Winston Churchill
1000
This term is used to describe the overthrowing of a government usually by force.
Revolution
1000
The term secession refers to:
a) The growth of monopoly industry during the mid to late 19th century.
b) American boom of the economy during the "Golden Years" post WWII
c) The withdrawal of southern states from the Union marking the start of the civil war.
d) A term used to describe when a vice president takes over for an assassinated president.
c) The withdrawal of southern states from the Union marking the start of the civil war.
1000
Storming the Bastille on July 14, 1789 kicked off this seven year revolution, influenced by the democratic ideals of the American Revolution.
The French Revolution