Early American History
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
How did my great great great great great great great great great great great great, great, changed the world?
Agriculture Revolution, Farming, Moved People near water, stopped nomadic life style, etc...
What country did the U.S. bomb this weekend?
Iran
What two countries headlined the cold war?
Russia and United States
How did the world change thanks to The Enlightenment?
Common people began to question long standing traditions, customs, power, structures, and the church.
What was the phrase that colonists used as their main reason for fighting for the independence from Great Britain?
No Taxation Without Representation
What was the "Mandate of Heaven"
Gods chose the kings as his representatives here on earth, do every one had to listen to them.
Who won the NBA championship?
Oklahoma City Thunder
What is the key role of the United Nations?
Maintain international peace and security.
At what event did European rulers get together to divide up all of the countries of Africa for imperialism?
The Berlin Conference
What were the names of Columbus' 3 ships?
Who were the two main city states of Ancient Greece?
Athens and Sparta
What country did Russia invade in February of 2022?
Ukraine
What countries have used nuclear weapons on other countries?
The United States
What were the 4 causes of World War I?
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
What was the first permanent British settlement established in the New World?
Jamestown
What two rivers made up the Fertile Crescent?
Tigris and Euphrates
Why did Israel attack Palestinian militants in Gaza in October of 2023?
Palestinian militants from Gaza snuck into and attacked Israel, resulting in significant casualties and the taking of hostages.
Describe the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Answers will vary, teacher will decide
Who was the former slave who was a leader in a revolution in Haiti?
L'Overture Touissant
What are the first Ten Amendments of the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Which civilization created the first writing system?
The Sumerians
What was unique about a recent Ukrainian attack on Russian Bombers on the ground in Russia?
They launched inexpensive drones from within the country.
What was the policy of containment after WWII?
Stopping the spread of communism around the world
What was the major impact of the Opium Wars?
It opened China for trade and exploitation