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World War II
Cold War
Korea/Vietnam
Rise of Terrorism
The Presidents
100
Dec. 7, 1941 this day will live in infamy because of this event bringing the United States into World War II.
What is bombing of Pearl Harbor?
100
Doctrine that wanted to stop the spread of Communism.
What is Truman Doctrine
100
In both wars which side was communist trying to take over the other.
What is the North
100
Iraq invaded this country which led to the Gulf War.
What is Kuwait?
100
George W. Bush was looking for this in Iraq. WMD
What are Weapons of Mass Destruction
200
This was the turning battle in the Pacific.
What is Midway?
200
The theory that if one country falls to communism then others will fall as well.
What is Domino Theory
200
Which war ended in a Stalemate?
What is Korean?
200
Name the terrorist group responsible for both attacks on the World Trade Centers.
What is Al Qeada
200
This president gave the famous "Tear Down This Wall" speech.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
300
The importance of the invasion in Normandy (D-day) was that it opened up this
What is a second front?
300
Senator that accused army and others of being communist during the Second Red Scare.
Who is Joseph McCarthy?
300
Which war had the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution which allowed Pres. Johnson the ability to send in troops without Congressional consent?
What is Vietnam?
300
Name the country that was invaded in search for Osama bin Laden.
What is Afghanistan?
300
President that gave the Domino Theory.
Who is Dwight Eisenhower?
400
The two cities that Harry Truman dropped the atomic bombs on
What are Hiroshima and Nagasaki
400
Imaginary line that divides East and West Europe, this was what Churchill called it.
What is Iron Curtain?
400
Which war had China helping the North?
What is Korea?
400
Which organization did Bill Clinton send in to Yugoslavia to restore peace?
What is NATO?
400
His big blunder was the Bay of Pigs.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
500
First country invaded by Hitler to start WWII.
What is Poland?
500
The Berlin Airlift was a direct result of this country setting up a blockade to West Berlin.
What is the Soviet Union?
500
Name the papers that sent in secret bombings of Cambodia and other areas in Southeast Asia without anyone knowing.
What are the Pentagon Papers?
500
April 19, 1995 saw this bombing take place.
What is the Murrah Building?
500
He was the only president in U.S. history to resign.
Who is Richard Nixon?