Peace Efforts
This organization of the world's nations was created following WW2, in order to promote peace. It is headquartered in New York City.
What is the "United Nations"?
This ultimate "weapon of mass destruction" was dropped on the cities of Hiroshima & Nagasaki, Japan, in August of 1945.
What is the "ATOMIC BOMB"?
He led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He later became our nation's first president. (He was recently, in 2012, recognized by the British, as their nation's most cunning enemy general).
Who is "George Washington"?
Perhaps the most famous battle in American history, President Lincoln gave his most famous "Address" to honor the fallen soldiers of this contest.
What is the "Battle of Gettysburg"?
Fought between 1939 and 1945, it was fought in Europe, Africa and on the islands of the Pacific Ocean.
What is WW2?
(Definition) "A discussion aimed at reaching an agreement"
What is "negotiation"?
What is "bow & arrow"?
He led the victorious Union armies during the latter half of the American Civil War. He negotiated the surrender of Gen. Robert E. Lee and the Confederate armies at Appomattox in 1865. He later became our nation's 18th president.
Who is "Ulysses S. Grant"?
President Franklin Roosevelt declared that the attack on this place in Hawaii, on Dec. 7, 1941, was a "date which shall live in infamy."
What is "Pearl Harbor"?
Fought from 1861 to 1865, the leader of the North was Abraham Lincoln and the leader of the South was Jefferson Davis.
What is "The Civil War"?
The Treaty of _____ was signed by British and U.S. representatives in 1783, officially ending the War of the American Revolution. It was named after the city in France, where it was signed.
What is "Paris"? ("Treaty of Paris")
The "Gatling Gun" is a rapid-firing multiple-barrel firearm invented in 1861, and was first used during this American war.
What is "the American Civil War"? (or simply, "The Civil War")
Who is "Robert E. Lee"?
This "Operation" took place during the early 1990's led by President George H. W. Bush. It was in answer to Saddam Hussein (Iraq) invading the country of Kuwait.
What is "Operation Desert Storm"?
Fought between 1914 and 1918, it was called "The Great War"
What is "WW1"?
The Treaty of ________ was signed at the palace of King Louis XIV of France. It officially brought WW1 (1914-1918) to an end.
Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, used these to kill over 3,000 people at both the World Trade Center (NYC) and the Pentagon (Washington D.C.)
What are "airplanes"?
He became U.S. Army Chief of Staff in 1939. He recognized other great leaders, promoting generals like Eisenhower, Bradley & Patton, throughout the war. (Hint: Later, as Sec. of State under President Truman, he rolled out what came to be known as the "MARSHALL Plan", which gave financial and economic aid to hurting nations after WW2.)
Who is "George Marshall"?
The "Shot Heard 'Round the World" was fired during this. Patriot's Day (the 3rd Monday in April) is celebrated in honor of these battles, which began the American War for Independence in 1775.The "Shot Heard 'Round the World" was fired during this. Patriot's Day (the 3rd Monday in April) is celebrated in honor of these battles, which began the American War for Independence in 1775.
What are the "Battles of Lexington & Concord"?
This war was fought (and lost!) by the US during the 1960s and 1970s. Many Americans were against the fighting of this war, and this resulted in large-scale protests.
What is the "Vietnam War"?
In January 1918, as WW1 neared its end, President Woodrow Wilson proposed a "League of ______." It would be a world body to settle conflicts among nations.
What is "Nations"? ("League of Nations")
Following the attacks on the World Trade Center & the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, the United States went to war with Iraq over the issue of W.M.D. This is what "W.M.D." stands for...
What is "Weapons of Mass Destruction"? (in the case of the Iraqis, the fear was that they were developing chemical weapons which would be released into our environment.)
He was responsible for the planning of the successful invasion of Normandy (1944-1945). He achieved the rare five-star rank of General of the Army. He later became our nation's 34th president (1953-1961).
Who is "Dwight D. Eisenhower"?
"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" was the warning American commanders gave their soldiers. The monument to this battle (during the American Revolution) is located near a community college in Boston, which is named after the battle.
What is the "Battle of Bunker Hill"?
Fought in the early 1990s between the US and it's allies & Iraq
What is "The Gulf War"?