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Spanish American War
World War II
American Revolution
World War I
War of 1812
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This former president served in the "Spam" war as a member of the "Rough Riders" Calvary unit, he will later crusade against the packaging and labeling of meat leading to the Pure Food and Drug Admin as well as the Meat Inspection Act
What is Teddy Roosevelt
100
During WWII what was the symbol used to describe woman in the workforce
What is Rosie the Riveter
100
What was the name of the treaty that ended the American Revolution and the date it was signed
What is Treaty of Paris 1783
100
What was the name of the treaty that ended World War I
What is the Treaty of Versailles
100
The war of 1812 is also known as? Two possible answers (give me one)
What is Mr. Madison's War or the 2nd war for Independence
200
Who was the president during the "SPAM WAR" First and Last Name
What is William McKinley
200
This president was faced with the decision to drop the atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What is Harry Truman
200
What battle was the turning point of the American Revolution
What is The Battle of Saratoga
200
Why was the United states ultimately dragged into World War I
What is Unrestricted Submarine Warfare Loss of U.S lives Sinking of the Lusitania- Arabic - Sussex
200
One of the causes of the war: was taking U.S ships their cargo and forcing sailors to serve in the British navy The name for this term is....
What is Impressment
300
What was the name of the U.S battleship that was sank outside the port of Havana?
What is the Maine
300
What was the name of the executive order issued by FDR to intern Japanese Americans for the duration of WWII
What is Executive order 9066
300
Who was the first African American to die for "The Cause". He was killed during the "Boston Massacre"
What is Crispus Attucks
300
What was the name of the organization promoted by Woodrow Wilson with the goal of preventing future wars and promoting world peace? Ultimately denounced by the Senate
What is The League of Nations
300
What was the name of the treaty that ended the War of 1812
What is The treaty of Ghent
400
This type of writing involved sensational headlines that often fabricated events/stories causing a public uproar and ultimately leading to war with Spain
What is Yellow Journalism
400
What was the name of the amphibious invasion launched by the Allied Powers to take back France in 1943
What is D-Day or Invasion of Normandy also known as "Operation Overlord"
400
Where did the British surrender to George Washington
What is Yorktown
400
During the war "Liberty Cabbage" was also known as
What is Sauerkraut
400
What was the name of the convention in which the Federalists met in fierce opposition to the War of 1812. The convention led to their demise
What is the Hartford Convention
500
Name two of the three acquisitions of the U.S as a result of the U.S victory during the SPAM war.
What is Guam - Philippines - Puerto Rico Note the U.S did not acquire Cuba they remained independent however we enforced the Platt Amendment which allowed us to Intervene as needed.
500
What was the name of the U.S general who stood aboard the USS Missouri and formalized the Japanese surrender to end World War II First and Last Name
What is General Douglas MacArthur
500
What was the name of the Prussian general who trained the continental army at Valley Forge.
What is Frederich (Baron) Von Steuben
500
What was the name of the U.S senator angered by Woodrow Wilson's stubbornness and idealism who ultimately foiled Wilson's plans of world peace Played a major part in rejecting the World War One Treaty in the U.S
What is Henry Cabot Lodge
500
During what battle was the "Star Spangled Banner" written
What is Defense of Fort McHenry