American History
Was the US involvement in the Second World War an example of Hard or Soft power?
Hard power
What is the name of the organization with the UK and former colonies?
The Commonwealth
Which colony was often referred to as "The jewel of the crown"?
India
Who is the main character in the British TV series The Crown?
Queen Elizabeth 2
Who is the President in the USA today?
Joe Biden
What term is use to desribe American foreign policy between the First and the Second World War
Isolationism
What was the name of the poem by Ruyard Kipling about colonial powers' responsibilities?
The White Man's Burden
What is a "proxy war"? Give an examle
A war instigated by a major power that does not itself participate
What are the women in Friends named?
Phoebe, Rachel and Monica
Who is the Prime Minister in the UK today?
Rishi Sunak
In what decade did the Korean War take place?
The 1950s
What was the scramble for Africa?
European colonial powers drew lines that split Africa between themselves
Who is part of the Legislative branch?
USA: Congress
UK: Parlament
Which American artist was just named Time Magazine Person of the year?
Taylor Swift
What was the name of the Conservative British Prime Minster during the 1980s?
Margaret Thatcher
Who was elected president in 1968? And later ended the American involvement in Vietnam?
Richard Nixon
What important event took place in 1707?
Scotland joined England and Wales, creating Great Britain
What was meant by "Manifest Destiny"?
What was the first every superhero movie in the MCU?
Iron Man
Who was the US President before Barack Obama
George W. Bush
Which war in 1898 led to the US taking control of the Philippines
The Spanish-American War
What was the Easter rising?
Irish War of Independence. Led to Ireland being split into two states
What is meant by "delegated powers"?
Powers given to the federal government through the Consitution.
What are people like Ricky Gervais, Jimmy Carr and Jack Whitehall examples of?
British comedians
Which UK Prime Minster launched Austerity policies in 2010
David Cameron