Under which president was the Indian Removal Act passed, driving many Native Americans over the Mississippi?
Andrew Jackson
100
What geographical landmark was every early civilization built around that made them so prosperous?
Rivers
100
What 3 countries lie on mainland North America?
United States, Canada, Mexico
100
What country has historically remained neutral throughout history?
Switzerland
100
Which European country first colonized New York City?
The Dutch (Netherlands)
200
Approximately how many people died in 9/11?
Around 3000 (2,977)
200
What was the first European country to colonize?
Portugal
200
Of the list of the most populous US cities, which two states have the most cities out of the top 10?
California and Texas
200
In which war was Washington DC attacked and the White House burned?
War of 1812
200
Under which immigration post did immigrants enter NYC?
Many Irish immigrants came through this post in the 1920's, for what reason?
Ellis Island, Irish Famine
300
What were the two main political crises that caused the US to enter WW1?
Bombing of the Lusitania, Zimmerman Telegraph
300
During the Pax Romana, which Chinese dynasty was in power on the other side of the world?
Han Dynasty
300
Name 7 European countries. (DOUBLE - Name 7 more.)
N/A
300
The Coalition Wars were a series of wars waged by European countries against France. How many were there?
DOUBLE - What was the last battle in which Napoleon fought and was defeated?
xx
DOUBLE - Battle of Waterloo
300
What was the name of the first MTA Company?
DOUBLE - In what year did the MTA first begin operating?
Interborough Rapid Transit
DOUBLE - 1904
400
What did the slogan "54 40 or fight!" refer to?
Disputed border in the Oregon Territory between the British and Americans. Americans wanted the border between Canada and itself to be at that line.
400
Describe Mercantilism/Protectionism
High Tariffs on imports in order to maximize economic, gold/silver output. Every part of a country should be used to maximize economic power. Interactions and trade with foreign powers should be discouraged as much as possible.
400
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
400
Prior to WW2, which African country did Italy attempt invading but was repelled by?
Ethiopia
400
New York City was ruled by a number of political machines during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. What was the most famous political machine that operated out of City Hall?
Tammany Hall
500
4 US Presidents were assassinated in all of the country's history. Who are these 4?
Abraham Lincoln, James A Garfield, William McKinley, John F Kennedy
500
What are 5 of the 6 founding members of the European Union? DOUBLE - What was the name of the politico-economic union that was the main predecessor to the EU?
Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, France, Luxembourg
DOUBLE - Benelux
500
Rank the 7 continents in order of population.
Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Australia/Oceania, Antartica
500
What was the name of the non-agression pact between Germany and the Soviet Union? What is the name of the act by Germany that violated the pact?
Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, Operation Barbarossa
500
During the Great Depression, this New York Governor made major reforms to NYC, and made it prosper while supporting Roosevelt's New Deal.