What was the name of the warship that mysteriously exploded in Havana Harbor, triggering the Spanish-American War?
USS Maine
100
What was the name of the man who promoted the idea that African Americans should move back to Africa?
Marcus Garvey
100
This program provided work to millions of Americans, providing such jobs as building bridges, developing parks, and making art and music?
Works Progress Administration
100
This “man of steel” may have been responsible for more deaths than Hitler.
Joseph Stalin
100
News stories that were exaggerated in order to sell more newspapers was called what?
Yellow Journalism
200
Who wrote a series of articles in McClure’s Magazine exposing the corrupt business practices of John D. Rockefeller?
Ida Tarbell
200
This president’s administration was riddled with scandals and corruption and ended when he died of a heart attack in office.
Warren G. Harding
200
This program created jobs for young men, like planting trees and cleaning river.
Civilian Conservation Corps
200
Name the two men who served as President of the United States during WWII.
FDR & Harry Truman
200
She fought for women’s rights during the mid 1800s and is most remembered for her “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech.
Sojourner Truth
300
This federal agency was created to help newly freed African-Americans during Reconstruction.
Freedman’s Bureau
300
Who was the most notable poet of the Harlem Renaissance?
Langston Hughes
300
Detroit native _____________ inspired Americans when he defeated German boxer Max Schmeling in a heavyweight rematch.
Joe Louis
300
Which three main figures serve as the leaders for the Axis Powers?
Hitler, Mussolini, Tojo
300
This labor strike was notable because Andrew Carnegie hired secret police to intimidate his striking employees, leading to the deaths of nine workers.
Homestead Strike
400
Andrew Carnegie’s friend and associate, ______________, was partially responsible for two tragedies: the Johnstown Flood and the deadly Homestead Strike.
Henry Frick
400
A famous group of young, disillusioned authors - like Hemingway and Fitzgerald - who became notable during the 1920s were nicknamed what?
The Lost Generation
400
_____________ was a famous abstract painter who created pieces of art as WPA worker.
Jackson Pollock
400
This British Prime Minister thought appeasing Hitler by allowing him to have the Sudetenland was a good idea.
Neville Chamberlain
400
Which activist founded the National Woman’s Party, which led protests in front of the White House demanding an amendment giving women the vote?
Alice Paul
500
About how many Americans died during WWII?
405,000
500
What was the name of the plane Charles Lindbergh flew during his historic transatlantic flight?
The Spirit of St. Louis
500
Mount Rushmore was partially funded with funds from the New Deal. Name the four presidents who are on Mount Rushmore.
Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt
500
What was the name of Japan’s emperor?
Hirohito
500
Assassinated in 1901, who was the president during the Spanish-American War?