Writers
This British author created a magical world at Hogwarts.
J.K. Rowling
This national emblem of Ireland is a plant with three leaves.
the shamrock
He was the first President of the United States.
George Washington
This event in 1776 marked the USA’s independence from Britain.
Declaration of Independence
This playwright is often called England's greatest writer, known for "Romeo and Juliet."
William Shakespeare
The flag of the USA has 13 of these to represent the original colonies.
Stripes
This President is known for freeing the slaves with the Emancipation Proclamation.
Abraham Lincoln
This war between the North and South ended slavery in the United States.
Civil War
The author of "Pride and Prejudice"
Jane Austen
The USA flag has 50 of these to represent the states.
Stars
This American inventor created the light bulb.
Thomas Edison
This disastrous event in 1666 burned much of London to the ground.
The Great Fire of London
He wrote about the industrial revolution and the difficul situation of the poor in novels like "Oliver Twist."
Charles Dickens
The UK flag is commonly known by this two-word name.
The Union Jack
This queen, known for her long reign, was the second Elizabeth to sit on the throne.
Queen Elizabeth II
Surprize! Points for no answer!
Good luck.
The author of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."
Mark Twain
The flag of the UK has this colors.
Blue, red, white.
This scientist and author wrote On the Origin of Species and developed the theory of evolution.
Charles Darwin
This British ship hit an iceberg in 1912.
Titanic