Abraham Lincoln
When did Lincoln start writing poetry?
Lincoln became interested in poetry around the age of twelve.
Which characteristic defines most of O. Henry's short stories?
There's almost always a twist in an O. Henry story.
Are there any similarities between the myths of creation and what we learn in the bible?
Yes, sometimes. The natives also talk about a creator and how things were made with a purpose.
When was the famous Thanksgiving dinner?
It happened in October 1621.
What is O. Henry's most famous story?
The Gift of the Magi.
What is the influence of poetry on Lincoln's life?
As a child he read, memorized, and recited poetry. As an adult, he wrote several poems based on his childhood memories.
What is O. Henry's major contribution to literature?
He popularized the use of twist endings in short stories.
How many of the settlers did participate?
About 50 settlers were there, since the rest of them had died.
Who taught the settlers how to survive in the New World?
The natives taught them how to find food and fowl.
What name is attributed to the belief that United States settlers were ordained by God to move westward?
Manifest destiny
Why is Gettysburg Address famous?
Explaining America's critical challenges in their historical context.
What inspired O. Henry's style?
His native culture.
What did Mexico offer to United States settlers to migrate west?
Land grants
What United States president ordered the Louisiana Purchase of 1803?
Thomas Jefferson
What was Lincoln's shortest and most important speech? (Year)
The Gettysburg Address (1863).
How was Lincoln also known?
Honest Abe, the Rail-Splitter, or the Great Emancipator.
What are O. Henry's best-known works?
"The Gift of the Magi", "The Duplicity of Hargraves", and "The Ransom of Red Chief", as well as the novel “Cabbages and Kings.”
What treaty annexed most western states like California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
What invention in transportation contributed to expansionism?
Railroads
Who was the president of Mexico during the war with the US?
Antonio Lopez De Santa Ana
Where was Abraham Lincoln born?
Near Hodgenville, Kentucky
How many stories did O. Henry write in total?
He wrote nearly 600 stories.
Before it was annexed and turned into a state, what territory was called the Lone Star Republic?
Texas
To what territory did migrants from Asia, South America, and Europe arrive because of the Gold Rush?
California
Why did the natives tell their myths?
To explain creation, teach morals and explain how the world works.