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When did the American colonies gain independence from Great Britain?
July 4, 1776
For which branch is West Point for?
The Army
What country is commonly blamed for starting WWI?
Germany
Where was the Battle of Gettysburg fought?
Pennsylvania
What does element symbol Au stand for?
Gold
When did the Civil War Begin?
1861-1865
Where is the Coast Guard Academy located?
Connecticut
How long did the Civil War last?
4 years
What is used for soldiers in military defense/fighting in battle (they are long and deep into the ground)
trenches
What artist painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
When did the Vietnam War begin?
1955-1975
What are the 5 service academies?
Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, Military Academy, and the Naval Academy
What was the famous vietnamese tactic used in the Vietnam war?
Gorilla Warfare (ambushes, hit and run attacks)
If you were a solidier in battle and someone yelled to you that you were "being flanked", what did that mean?
Enemy soldiers were firing at you from the side/behind
How many bones are in the human body?
206
When did World War I start and end?
1914-1918
Where is the Naval Academy located?
Annapolis, Maryland
Which battle was the turning point of the civil war?
The Battle of Gettysburg
During what war were tanks popularized during battle?
World War I
What year did the titanic sink?
1912
When did World War II start and end?
1939-1945
What is the acceptance rate for West Point? (a competitive school)
12%
How did the Civil War start?
The Confederacy fired on Fort Sumter
During what war were poison gasses popularized during battle?
World War I
Who is Aphrodite?
Ancient Greek godess of love