Vocab
The Panama Canal is considered one of the world's greatest ______ feats.
Engineering
This naval base was built on Hawaii and allowed the US to claim it via imperialism
Pearl Harbor
What country did America buy the plans for the canal from?
France
How many colors are in the rainbow?
7
Largest bone in the human body?
Femur
To lure & enrage readers with sensational and exaggerated stories
Yellow Journalism
In what manner did we acquire Alaska?; In what manner did we acquire Hawaii? (Bought = Paid for it; Took = Annex or Used Imperialism)
Bought; Took
How long did France work on the canal before America took over?
10 years
What mascot is used for the house Hufflepuff in Harry Potter?
Badger
How many teams are in the NFL?
32
Policy in which stronger nations take over smaller ones through economic, political, economic or military control
Imperialism
Secretary of State that pushed for the U.S. to buy Alaska from Russia:
William Seward
Name the US ship that was sunk in the Havana harbor?
USS Maine
Nori is what type of sushi ingredient?
Seaweed
How many keys are on a typical, full-sized piano
88
Cease-fire agreement that ended the Spanish-American War
Treaty of Paris
Name two of the three American reason for Imperialism
New Markets, Military Strength & Cultural Superiority
Also known as "The Butcher", this person was responsible for the concentration camps in Cuba
Valeriano Weyler
What is the most streamed Netflix show of all time? (1.7 billion hours)
Wednesday
What is the most sold candy bar of all time?
Snickers
Group that was led by Teddy Roosevelt during the Spanish American War
Rough Riders
America in the late 19th century (1800s) was seen as the world’s ___ biggest army
3rd
In the Treaty of Paris, what three countries did the U.S. receive:
Guam, Puerto Rico & Philippines
What state produces the most coffee in the US.
Hawaii
The Avengers films are top 1, 2 & 4 spots of highest earning superhero movies...what superhero movie is #3?
Spiderman (Spiderman: No Way Home)