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100

I was the young nation's first fight against "barbary" pirates over Mediterranean tributes, ending with a famous march across the desert to the shores of Tripoli.

Tripolitan War (Barbary Coast War)

100

This Vice President shot and killed Alexander Hamilton

Aaron Burr

100

During this President's presidency, the size of the U.S. doubled with the Louisiana Purchase?

Thomas Jefferson 1803

100

This new technology helped improve communication in the 1800s such as sending morse code.

Telegraph

100

Tyler Gregory Okonma is also known as who?

Tyler, the Creator

200

I started when sailors were stolen away, and the White House was burned on a dark, smoky day.

The War of 1812

200

This exploration occurred from 1804 to 1806, covering thousands of miles, known as the Corps of Discovery

The Lewis and Clark Expedition

200

The War of 1812 was considered this Presidents War, (the father of the Constitution).

James Madison

200

farmer who owns a small farm

Yeoman

200

unit of time equal to 14 days, or exactly two weeks, it is also a video game.


Fortnite

300

This revolt led to the capture of California by John C. Fremont and Kit Carson.

The Bear Flag Revolt

300

What country had the most immigrants migrate to the U.S in the 1800s?

Ireland

300

When Jackson's "King" rule caused a partisan split, the National Republicans joined what political party to show their grit.

The Whigs

300

A network of "safe houses" owned by those who opposed slavery

Underground Railroad

300

I'm the ultimate "brain rot" that means absolutely nothing, yet it managed to take over your TikTok and Instagram feeds in 2025, also it cause In n Out to remove it from its system.

6 7 

400

After Santa Anna lost the fight and the border moved low, the land was signed over by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. What war was this?

The Mexican-American War

400

How many phases of Industrialization are there?

3

400

The first Democrat President, "Old Hickory", also on the $20.

Andrew Jackson

400

Eli Whitney created the

Cotton Gin

400

Name one Gen Z/Alpha slang word.

  • Rizz: Charisma; the ability to charm someone.
  • Slay: To do something exceptionally well or look amazing.
  • Bet: An affirmation, meaning "okay," "yes," or "sure".
  • Cap/No Cap: A lie/No lie (truth).
  • Sus: Suspicious or questionable (from "suspicious").
  • Ate: Did an amazing job (e.g., "They ate that up").
  • GOAT: Greatest of All Time.
  • Drip: Stylish clothes or swagger.
  • Low-Key/High-Key: Slightly/Intensely.
  • Vibe/It's Giving: The feeling or energy something projects.
  • Cringe: Embarrassing or awkward.
500

This Treaty ended the Mexican-American War

The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

500

Three Agricultural inventions that improved farming in the 1800's are

Thresher, Reaper and Steel Plow

500

Only served as President for 32 day

William Henry Harrison

500

She was a Shoshone woman who is best known for her indispensable role as an interpreter and guide for the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–1806).

Sacagawea

500

Which rap group invented "the dab"?


Migos

600

What was the  purpose of the Spanish Missions in California?

Assimilate Native Americans to Spanish culture

600

This invention from 1844 changed how quickly people could communicate.

Morse Code

600

Who was the POTUS during the Mexican-American War

James K. Polk

600

the practice of handing out government jobs to supporters; replacing government employees with the winning candidate’s supporters is called? (Used by Andrew Jackson for the first time when he became president)

Spoils System

600

This game was "invented" (developed) in May 2009 by Swedish programmer Markus "Notch" Persson 

Minecraft