What's That Place?
(...That We Took Over)
To Hell With Spain
(Remember the Maine)
Teddy Trivia
Robber Barons
Blast From the Past!
100

The United States purchased this chilly place from Russia in 1867.

What is Alaska?

100

The Spanish-American War started because this happened to the U.S.S. Maine. 

What is exploded?

100

Before he became president, Teddy Roosevelt was one of these. On a steel horse he rides! 

What is a cowboy?

100

A Robber Baron was typically the leader of a ______ Business

What is Big?

100

This tall fellow was President of the United States during the Civil War.

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

200

This group of islands used to be an independent country. It became a state after American fruit companies overthrew its Queen. 

What is Hawaii?

200

After the destruction of U.S.S. Maine,  ______________ convinced many Americans to support going to war.

What are newspapers?

(Media or yellow journalism would also be acceptable)


200

Teddy Roosevelt was a member of this political party.

What is Republican?


(Bull Moose would also be acceptable).

200

This Robber Baron was the inspiration for the monopoly man. He was known for his power in the banking + railroads industries.

Who is J.P. Morgan?

200

This famous document written by Thomas Jefferson is considered one of the most important breakup letters of all time. 

What is the Declaration of Independence?

300

The United States dug a canal through this country in order to connect the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

What is Panama?

300

Teddy Roosevelt became a hero after leading a group of soldiers, cowboys, and athletes during the Spanish-American War. This group was known as...

What are the Rough Riders?

300

Thanks to Teddy Roosevelt, health officials conduct these at food establishments. 

What are inspections?

300

This Robber Baron moved to the United States from Scotland! He was known for his generosity, his control of the steel industry, and a music hall named after him.

Who is Andrew Carnegie?

300

During this tragic event, Andrew Jackson forced the Cherokee to leave their homes east of the Mississippi River and march west.

What is the Trail of Tears? 

Indian Removal Act would also be acceptable.

400

After the Spanish-American War, this Spanish-speaking island in the Caribbean Sea became a American territory. It is still a U.S. territory to this day.

What is Puerto Rico?

400

The U.S. and Spain trying to control other countries is an example of ___________________.

What is imperialism?

400

Teddy Roosevelt became president after this fellow was assassinated at...

What is the world fair?

400

This robber baron was known for his control of the oil industry. There is a building in NYC and a type of oyster dish named after him.

Who is John D. Rockefeller?

400

California, Arizona, Nevada, and other states became part of the U.S. as a result of this war.

What is the Mexican-American War?

500

The United States invaded this place 7 times to help American fruit companies control local banana farms.

What is Honduras?

(Central America would also be acceptable)

500

This president didn't like fighting. He was essentially bullied into fighting a war with Spain.

Who is William McKinley?

500

This guy was Teddy Roosevelt's best friend. Eventually, they ran against each other for president, destroying their friendship (and causing both to lose). 

Who is William Howard Taft?

500

Many robber barons built mansions in this lovely Rhode Island city.

What is Newport?

500

This woman escaped slavery, and then repeatedly returned to the South undercover to help other slaves escape. 

Who is Harriet Tubman?