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The Industrial Revolution
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Who owned Ellis Island during the time of the American Revolution?
What is Samuel Ellis
100
Who was the President of the United States during WW1?
Who is Woodrow Wilson
100
An Entenmann is: A: An economic fad in the 1890’s B: A political government official who grants housing to citizens who want to live together harmoniously C. A business that started during the Industrial Revolution that produces sweets commonly found in display cases
What is C
100
Name the woman who ran for president and unfortunately lost in 1872? A. Annie Moore B. Virginia Woodhull C. Susan B. Anthony
What is B, Virginia Woodhull
100
Which President did Harriet Tubman take the place of on the $20 bill?
Who is Andrew Jackson
200
What was the key factor in Thomas Edison's success when inventing the light bulb?
What is cardboard
200
In what year did ww1 begin AND what year did the US ENTER ww1?
What is 1914 AND 1917
200
He perfected the first commercially useful telephone:
Who is Alexander Graham Bell
200
Where and in what year was the first National Suffrage Parade held?
What is Washington DC , in 1913
200
INVICTUS is the latin word meaning: A. Conquered B.Unconquered C. Victory D.Winning
B Unconquered
300
What are the THREE things you must do when analyzing a political cartoon?
What is OBSERVE, REFLECT, AND QUESTION
300
What did the US Army set up for the first time during World War 1?
What is a blood bank
300
He funded the first public library system:
Who is ANDREW CARNEGIE
300
What was the first state (territory) to grant women the right to vote and in WHAT YEAR?
What is Wyoming, 1869
300
Who is Dilma Rousseff? Explain at least 2 key facts about why she is in the news
1. She was the first elected woman president of Brazil. 2. Her gov't has voted to impeach her 3. Rousseff is charged with illegally using money from national banks to hide Brazil’s growing financial problems.
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What word means: to revoke or withdraw formally or officially
What is REPEAL
400
How many miles of trench were dug during World War 1? You must have the exact number to be correct.
What is 2,500 miles
400
He controlled the Oil industry and crushed the competition
Who is JP MORGAN
400
Name 2 individuals who were progressive in reforming women’s rights.
Who are Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Carrie Catt, Lucy Stone, Lady Astor, Alice Paul, Sojourner Truth,
400
What are the Invictus Games? Who started this? Who do they involve?
What is the invictus games use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women. Prince Harry started it.
500
What word means: the process of adapting or adjusting to the culture of a group or nation, or the state of being so adapted:of absorbing information, experiences, etc.
What is ASSIMILATION
500
Explain what happened on Christmas eve 1914 - You must tell me: WHO was involved Who WON the story
What is a spontaneous football match took place probably because it was Christmas eve and soldiers were with out their families. It was between the German and British militaries- Germany won. No one shot at each other.
500
What is the definition of INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION, or rather what is the industrial revolution?
What is Rapid change in the economy marked by Power Driven Machinery or machines
500
In your opinion, is Theodore Roosevelt POLITICALLY progressive? Defend your answer in 30-45 seconds giving 3 reasons why or why not. You may take 1-2 minutes with your team to formulate the best answer.
What is Theodore Roosevelt took the view that the President of the United States, as a "steward of the people", should take whatever action necessary for the public good unless expressly forbidden by law or the Constitution. One of his most famous quotes is “I believe in corporations. They are indispensable instruments of our modern civilization; but I believe that they should be so supervised and so regulated that they shall act for the interest of the community as a whole.” Some of Theodore Roosevelt's most effective achievements were in conservation. He added enormously to the national forests in the West, reserved lands for public use, and fostered great irrigation projects.
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On 3.25.2016 explain what happened in Brussels, Belgium? Who? Why? where?
What is a terrorist attack by ISIS - the islamic state They bombed a subway and in the airport, Killed at least 30, with many more hurt. The bombings happened days after the capture Of the sole surviving Paris attacker.