Pedro Huang

City: Boston, Massachusetts
University: Boston University

Posts by Pedro Huang:

Buford US History Benchmark #3 – Flashcards
13 Sep 2020 Flashcards

Abraham Lincoln 16th President of the United States saved the Union during the Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865) John Wilkes Booth was an American stage actor who, as part of a conspiracy plot, assassinated Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. […]

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American History Chapter 11 quiz – Flashcards
13 Sep 2020 Flashcards

The land from the Mississippi River west to the Rocky Mountains was known as The Louisiana Territory What case claimed that the Supreme Court could declare a law passed by Congress to be unconstitutional? Marbury v. Madison What years mark the Age of Jefferson? 1800–1815 The term laissez-faire means? Let people do as they choose […]

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HIST 111 Chapter 4 – Flashcards
08 Sep 2020 Flashcards

question Although the history of Greece before the rise of the polis is largely undocumented and therefore difficult to study thoroughly, it seems clear that the: answer early Greeks were living in a period of cultural isolation and economic stasis. question Hubris is ______, which was punished by the gods. answer excessive pride question By […]

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HOLT WORLD HISTORY THE HUMAN JOURNEY Chapter 16 Vocabulary – Flashcards
03 Sep 2020 Flashcards

question Scientific Revolution answer people began using experiments and mathematics to understand these mysteries. The study of nature became more organized. question Roger Bacon answer an English philosopher and scientist of the 1200s. question Scientific Method answer drew conclusions about what they observed. question Geocentric answer Ptolemy’s theory or “Earth-centered. question Nicolaus Copernicus answer Polish […]

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19.3 Earth’s Early History (Unit 7) – Flashcards
03 Sep 2020 Flashcards

question Early Earth’s Atmosphere answer Earth’s atmosphere contained little oxygen. It was first composed of carbon dioxide, water vapor, and nitrogen, as well as small amounts of carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and hydrogen cyanide. question history of early earth answer earth formed as pieces of cosmic debris collided with one another. It was then truck […]

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World History chapter 11-12 – Flashcards
28 Aug 2020 Flashcards

question What does Renaissance mean? answer “Rebirth” question What is the renewed focus on man’s capacity? answer humanism question Renaissance vs. Medieval answer Renaissance gloried in the past and lived with enthusiasm; Medieval fixed their thoughts on the future joys of heaven question The Renaissance emphasized what? answer Human individuality, ability, and dignity question Did […]

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Modern World History finals study guide – Flashcards
26 Aug 2020 Flashcards

question Imperialism answer A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries poitically, socially, and economically. question Social Darwinism answer The application of ideas about evolution and “survival of the fittest” to human societies – particularly as a justification for their imperialist expansion. question Berlin Conference answer A meeting from 1884-1885 at […]

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AMSCO world history chapter 14 – Flashcards
26 Aug 2020 Flashcards

question Mississippian answer The first large-scale civilization in North America question Mississippian culture answer started in the valley of the Mississippi River and spread east, built enormous earthen mounds, most were pyramid shaped some were oval, and some built in the forms of animals question Mississippian main crops answer Corn, beans, squash, and tobacco question […]

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us history benchmark #1 – Flashcards
21 Aug 2020 Flashcards

question Washington answer The first us president question Democratic-Republican answer strict interpretation of the constitution, supported by poor and farmers, favored france in foriegn affairs, weak central gov question Federalist answer loose interpretation of the constitution, supported by merchants and rich, favored great britian in foreign affairs, strong central gov question bill of rights answer […]

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AP U.S. History Chapter 8 – Flashcards
21 Aug 2020 Flashcards

question George Washington answer Virginian planter, held the rank of colonel in a militia before he became general. Excellent leader and strategist and fought many an uneven battle. question George Rogers Clark answer A frontiersman conceived the idea of attacking British forts in the Illinois country by suprise. Floated down the Ohio River and captured […]

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U.S. History Chapter 10 Critical Analysis – Flashcards
20 Aug 2020 Flashcards

question Clemenceau answer Who was the Leader of France that was apart of the “Big Four”? question Zimmerman answer German Senator who sent a letter to mexico question Eddie Richenbacker answer American Ace Pilot question William Kaiser answer Came up with the idea for the fabrication of ships. question Admiral William Sims answer Who made […]

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History 121 Exam 1 – Flashcards
17 Aug 2020 Flashcards

question Primary sources answer Original documents/objects created during the time you’re trying to find out about — no interpretation. Types: Written, visual, video footage Examples: Newspapers, personal diaries/journals, photographs, legal documents, immigration records, port records, company records, tax records, court records, marriages, births, deaths, wills question Secondary sources answer Story/interpretations of the past which is […]

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U.S. History Chapter 5 Test – Flashcards
13 Aug 2020 Flashcards

question Why did the colonists begin to resent the taxes? answer tyranny, because the had no representation in Parliament question Why are Colonists being taxed? answer as a result of the French and Indian war question What were the four causes of the French and Indian war? answer -European powers are competing for trade and […]

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The French Revolution: Crash Course World History #29 – Flashcards
12 Aug 2020 Flashcards

question Why was France deeply in debt by 1789 answer They Funded the American Revolution question What was the Estates General answer Super Parliament made up of representatives from the three estates question The First Estate answer The Nobles question The Second Estate answer The Clergy (religious people) question The Third Estate answer Common population […]

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AP World History Chapter 3 vocab – Flashcards
12 Aug 2020 Flashcards

question Norte Chico/ Caral answer Norte Chico is a region along the central coast of Peru, home of a civilization that developed in the period 3000-1800 BCE; Caral was the largest of some 25 urban centers that emerged in the area at that time question Indus Valley civilization answer located in South Asia in an […]

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Human Sexuality Part 4 – Flashcards
10 Aug 2020 Flashcards

question One of the primary difficulties in obtaining accurate statistics on the number of rapes and rape survivors in the United States is ________. answer the reluctance of many people to report being assaulted question In the United States, the age of consent ranges from ________ to ________. answer 14:18 question A woman may be […]

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World Religions Chapter 9: Christianity – Flashcards
06 Aug 2020 Flashcards

question What does the title Christ literally mean? answer anointed one question Who emerged as the leader of the reform movement in the sixteenth century? answer Martin Luther question In Christianity, a sacred rite that is thought capable of transmitting the mystery of Christ to worshipers is knows as what? answer Sacrament question What is […]

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Final Exam History 1301 – Flashcards
03 Aug 2020 Flashcards

question Missouri Compromise answer Missouri: slave state Maine: free state 36′ 30′ parallel: boundary for future sates in the Louisiana Purchase (north of the line free and south of the line slave) question Henry Clay answer Proposed the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850 Known as “The Great Compromiser” question Compromise of 1850 answer […]

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Depression and Hard Times – Flashcards
28 Jul 2020 Flashcards

question Which line from song, “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” conveys the image of veterans who are unable to find work? answer Once in khaki suits, gee we looked swell, Full of that Yankee Doodle-de-dum, question Based on the interview with E.Y. (Yip) Harburg, how does Harburg’s experience during the Great Depression differ from […]

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Theatre 101 Chapters 5&6 – Flashcards
27 Jul 2020 Flashcards

question As I traverse the stage in a direction away from the audience, I am traveling __________ answer upstage question Which statement best describes the end of the director’s involvement with the play? answer The director may still change aspects of the play during previews or the run, but primarily has given over responsibility to […]

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World History Chapter 3 – Flashcards
27 Jul 2020 Flashcards

question Indo-Europeans answer These people are thought to have been a nomadic tribe who came from the plains of the Caucasus Mountains, and then spread out from there. question Steppes answer A dry grassland that is found north of the Caucasus Mountains, between the Black and Caspian Seas. The land is useful for raising herds […]

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Chapter 33: Traditions & Encounters AP – Flashcards
25 Jul 2020 Flashcards

question The spark for World War I was provided when Gavrilo Princip Assassinated answer Francis Ferdinand question The first total war in world history was answer World War I (The Great War) question Approximately how many combatants died in World War I? answer 15 million question The term for the idea that people with the […]

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