Revolution and Wars
This event, from 1775 to 1783, marked the 13 colonies’ fight for independence from Britain.
What is the American Revolution?
This Russian empress expanded her empire from 1762-1796 and was known for her enlightened policies.
Who is Catherine the Great?
This famous German composer toured the world a child superstar and became one of the most influential composers of the Classical Era.
Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
This Russian leader was known for his reforms and expansion of the Russian Empire (and his magnificent palace, the Peterhoff).
Who is Peter the Great?
This invention, introduced in 1822, revolutionized the way images were captured.
What is the photograph?
This French event, beginning in 1789, led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the rise of radical political change.
What is the French Revolution?
This explorer embarked on voyages from 1768 to 1779, mapping the Pacific Ocean.
Who is Captain James Cook?
This English poet and former slave became the first African American woman to publish a book of poetry.
Who is Phillis Wheatley?
This American explorer was part of an expedition that mapped the Western portion of the US.
Who is Merriwether Lewis?
This method for lessening the impact of diseases was pioneered in Russia by exposing healthy individuals to mild forms of sickness.
What is inoculation?
After a slave revolt, this island became the first independent black republic.
What is Haiti?
This empire was led by King Kamehameha starting in 1810.
What is the Kingdom of Hawaii?
This French artist was known for his dramatic portraits and paintings and was a prominent figure during the Revolution and reign of Napoleon.
Who is Jacques-Louis David?
This American statesman wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This machine could pull many wagons and helped people travel faster over long distances.
What is the steam train?
This leader crowned himself Emperor in 1804 and was exiled twice.
Who is Napoleon?
This empire was founded by Shaka Zulu in the early 19th century.
What is the Zulu empire?
This English writer published "Frankenstein" in 1818.
Who is Mary Shelley?
This former slave became an abolitionist leader and wrote a powerful biography in the 1840s.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
This man helped make electric lights.
Who is Thomas Edison?
This country began its war for independence in 1810, led by Father Hidalgo.
What is Mexico?
This Islamic empire ruled much of the Middle East and Eastern Europe but began to decline in this period.
What is the Ottoman Empire?
This American writer was known for his dark and gothic tales, including "The Raven."
Who is Edgar Allen Poe?
This woman led thousands to escape slavery on the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This invention revolutionized fabric production by automatically weaving?
What is the power loom?