Difference Makers
This runaway slave led over 300 people to safety on the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
Abolitionist who led raid on Harper's Ferry in hopes to steal weapons to arm a slave revolt.
Who is John Brown?
Specialization and the division of labor can lead to greater _______________.
What is productivity?
This tragic event led to the migration of more than 500,000 Irish people to relocate to America.
What is the Irish Potato Famine?
Opponents during the French and Indian War?
Who are France and Great Britain?
This Patriot organized several protests and boycotts against British taxes in colonial America. He is often called the "Father of the Revolution."
Who is Samuel Adams?
What is the Liberator?
What is outsourcing?
What is the Triangular Trade Route?
Opponents during the Revolutionary War?
Who are Great Britain and the US?
In his famous "I have a Dream" speech, this difference maker argued for equality for all races.
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
An enslaved person in Maryland who escaped, eventually becoming a famed author and public speaker. His book published in 1845 detailed the traumas he experienced as a slave.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
As of 2017, Canada was America's top trading partner. This country was second.
What is China?
This caused "The Golden Exile" (1959-1962) which consisted of primarily wealthy, upper class Cubans fleeing Cuba and were welcomed by the US.
Opponents during the Civil War?
Who are the Union and Confederacy?
In her book, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," she described the horrors of slavery and the dangers of trying to escape.
Who is Harriet Beecher Stowe?
A slave who bludgeoned this owner and the owner's family to death and led the freed slaves in a revolt. He would eventually be arrested, tortured, and hanged for his actions.
Who is Nat Turner?
A car that is assembled in Michigan may be build with parts produced all over the world. The engine may be built in Canada, the tires in China, and the body in Ohio. This is an example of __________________.
What is globalization?
During the Gold Rush, immigrants from this country entered California through San Francisco where they faced extreme discrimination and prejudice.
What is China?
Opponents during the War of 1812?
Who are Great Britain and the US?
After refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery bus, she was arrested. Her arrest led to a year long boycott of the Montgomery public bus system, and eventually led to banning of segregated seating.
Who is Rosa Parks?
On January 1, 1863, this president signed the Emancipation Proclamation to end slavery in any state in rebellion of the Union.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
The economic connection between countries is called ______________.
What is interdependence?
This primary immigration processing center for the US became a symbol of both hope and hardships for millions of immigrants who passed through its gates.
What is Ellis Island?
Opponents during King Phillip's War?
Who are Northeastern Woodlands people and the New England Colonies?