Famous People
The German-born Sophia Augusta Fredericka grew up to become empress of Russia. She is known in history by what name?
Catherine the Great
The classical composer Ludwig von Beethoven was born in this European country.
Germany
US President James Madison declared war on Great Britain after what event?
Attack on the USS Chesapeake
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican victory over forces from this nation near the city of Pueblo
French
Sojourner Truth was raised speaking this language and kept the accent her entire life.
Dutch
This person had the vision to unite Upper and Lower Canada under the same government.
Lord Durham
This impressive temple complex in Cambodia was once a key part of the largest city in the world at the time
Angkor Wat
Charles Darwin was invited on a scientific voyage on this ship after he graduated college
HMS Beagle
After gazing at the magnificent ruins in Cambodia, this person convinced the French to take a greater interest in Cambodia
Henri Mouhot
Hudson Taylor was a missionary to what Asian country
China
This person formed the Committee of Public Safety during the French Revolution to undermine the French nobility.
Maximilien Roberspierre
During this battle General Stonewall Jackson was mistakenly shot by his own men
Battle of Chancellorsville
For her excellent service record, Florence Nightingale was this prestigious award
Order of Merit
This famous composer was born in Salzburg, Austria
Mozart
David Livingstone married this daughter of a missionary during his first expedition to Africa
Mary Moffat
This famous Shoshone helped Lewis and Clark on their journey through the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.
Sacagawea
This final colony of the original 13 colonies was formed when King George III have land to James Oglethorpe
Georgia
This battle was an American victory and ended the American Revolution.
Battle of Yorktown
This Civil War battle ended with a Confederate defeat in the final attack called Pickett's charge
Gettysburg
George Washington led the Americans to victory in the Battle of Trenton after crossing this river
Delaware River
This person was given the throne of Brazil after his father abdicated the throne.
Pedro II
This textile and resource rich province was fought over by Frederick II and Maria Theresa during the Seven Years War
Silesia
Benjamin Franklin used a diagram of a cut up snake and proposed the slogan "JOIN or DIE" at what event?
Albany Congress
This is the name of the first Union ironclad ship
Monitor
George Muller married this woman after he became the pastor of a small church in Devon, England
Mary Groves