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Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire

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*SIGNED SEPTEMBER 27, 1821* -Hidalgo of Dolores began the fight for independence in 1810 with Grito de Dolores

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14th State to join the Union

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*VERMONT* - In 1777, it originally became a free state of its own before joining with the United States - Became the 14th state to join the Union in 1791

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Federal Reserve Act of 1913

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*THE BEGINNING OF THE BANKING SYSTEM* - Federal Reserve doesn't actually make the money - US Mint makes and circulates the coins - Dept. of Treasury makes paper currency - Everything else is counterfeit

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The year the Shah of Iran fell from power

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*1979* - Iranian forces led by religious fanatic Khomeni drove the Shah from power - Seized control of the country and destroyed all things western in the nation - Students kidnapped American citizens; later released - One of the students eventually became Iranian president

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Mode of transportation invented in 1807

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*STEAMBOAT* - Designed by Robert Fulton in 1807 - A way for people to quickly travel up and down the waterways in America - 1st voyage was up the Hudson River in New York

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Put forth the notion that the Earth revolved around the Sun

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*COPERNICUS* - Was accused of heresy when he put forth his finding - Quickly took back his statement to avoid death

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Number of colonies needed to ratify the Constitution

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*9* - Only nine colonies were needed to vote for the Constitution to be ratified - All 13 colonies however eventually did ratify the Constitution

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Leader of the Huns that conquered most of Eastern Europe

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*ATILLA* - One of the most ruthless leaders of the Huns - One of the most effective - Huns moved to Mongolia under his leadership - Established a new homeland in Hungary - Eventually died from complications of a nosebleed

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16th century city that became a trade center

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*AMSTERDAM* - Dutch were involved in spice trade in Asia, salt in Venezuela, coffee & sugar in Brazil, silk from Middle East - This brought prosperity to Dutch Republic - Made Amsterdam a trade center - Venice was a trade center before the 15th century

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Founder of the Black Panther Party

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*HUEY NEWTON* - Unlike Martin Luther KIng, he was a radical activist of the cause - His mission was not readily received due to his aggressive approach

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The first female astronaut

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*SALLY RIDE* - A graduate of Stanford University - Initially pursued a career as a nationally ranked tennis player - Later enrolled in NASA's training program for astronauts - Was appointed by the president to investigate the Challenger disaster

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When was Pledge of Allegiance written

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*1892* - Written by Francis Bellamy - To express and encourage pride and loyalty to the United States whenever the flag was observed

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Place where first shots of Civil War were fired

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*FORT SUMTER* - Confederate soldiers fired upon a Union held fort - This was the beginning of the Civil War - War lasted from 1861 - 1865

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First American president to ride on a train

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*ANDREW JACKSON* - Traveled on the Baltimore & Ohio - The B & O was the 1st public railroad in the United States

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When did Bloody Sunday occur

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*JANUARY 9, 1905* - 120,000 workers went on strike in St. Petersburg - They were warned not to march - 150,000 strikers and their families were shot and run down during a protest

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What Act regulated the railroads

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*INTERSTATE COMMERCE ACT* - Without laws in place, it is possible to transport illegal goods from state to state - This act was put in place to regulate such practices

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When did American forces defeat the British at Saratoga

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*1777* - Following a defeat in Philadelphia, American forces defeated the British forces in Saratoga in 1777 - Because of this victory, more colonists felt encouraged to join in on the fight for independence

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Who took up the presidency of the U.S. in 1929

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*HERBERT HOOVER* - Known as the last cabinet secretary to be elected President of the U.S. - Several months after taking office, the stock market crash and Great Depression plagued America - He was unable to get America out of the economic downturn - Many rank him as the one of the worst American presidents

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How did President James Garfield die

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*HE WAS ASSASSINATED* - Was the 20th president of the United States - Began his career as a school principal - Later became a congressman and then president - Was shot by a mentally unstable man not long after being elected president

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Name of 1st civilization created in Mesopotamia in 3500 B.C.E.

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*SUMERIAN* - Was started in the area known as Mesopotamia in 3500 B.C.E. - One of the first civilizations known to have existed at that time period - Eventually Sumer would become known as Babylon - Today is known as Baghdad

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First civilization to emerge in the Andes Mountains

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*CHAVIN* - Appeared in the Andes Mountains around 1000 B.C.E. - Were among the first people in the Americas to work with gold - Created large temples

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Name of man who led Athenians to democracy

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*SOLON* - A wealthy businessman - Organized Athenians into a fight against the tyrant of the city-state - Athenians were able to get the ruler out of the city and establish a democracy

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What ended the conflicts between Lutheran & Catholics

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*PEACE OF AUGSBURG* - The different German states had different princes - As Lutheranism began to spread, conflict between Lutheran and Catholic princes became inevitable - They fought from 1550 to 1555 - The Peace of Augsburg gave each prince the authority to choose his state religion

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What fever broke out in Philadelphia in 1793

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*YELLOW FEVER* - Epidemic broke out where 5000 people got sick - Doctors didn't know how to prevent or cure the outbreak - Suggested that residents leave the city - It was later determined the combination of hot and humid weather and stagnant water were the cause due to heavy rain - Virus carrying mosquitoes were the cause of the disease

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Who was Pauline Cushman

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*A SPY* - A loyal Unionist - Looking for a way to serve her country, she enlisted in the secret service as a spy - She served her country well - At her death, she was buried with military honors

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True or False: France was an Axis power during WWII

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*FALSE* - Although partially captured during WWII, France never officially entered the Axis powers - Was rather considered to be an Allied power

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First president to make a trip outside of the U.S. while in office

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*THEODORE ROOSEVELT* - In 1906, Roosevelt visited the construction site of when completed, would be the Panama Canal - Chief Engineer of the project later credits Roosevelt as the "real builder of the Panama Canal"

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First document of government in Plymouth Colony

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*MAYFLOWER COMPACT* - Signed in 1620 - Was the governing law for the Pilgrims that landed at Plymouth Rock

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Who was Thurgood Marshall

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*FIRST BLACK SUPREME COURT JUSTICE* - Known for his victory in the Brown v. Board of Education case - Was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Clinton - Differed from Martin Luther King in that he believed segregation should be fought in the courts

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18th century theory that came from working class political movement

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*SOCIALISM* - Socialist theory in the 19th century - Advocated common ownership of resources - Theorists like Engel and Robert Owens criticized capitalism and effects of growin industry - Henri de Saint Simon was the 1st to use the term socialism

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Date of the Great Chicago fire

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*1871* - Burned for 3 days - Hundreds of people were killed - Destroyed property and acres of land - No one really knows the exact cause of the fire

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Program to help Americans dealing with hardships of Great Depression

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*NEW DEAL* - Launched by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932 - Was designed to help create jobs and maintain stability in banks

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What epic poem details the Trojan War

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*THE ILIAD* - Created by Homer - Was a tribute to the Trojan War - Scholars considered this to be a work of fiction until the actual city of Troy was uncovered in the early 20th century

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What U.S. President was nicknamed "Ike"

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*DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER* - Was very popular with the people - Was a conservative - Patient leader who concentrated on maintaining world peace

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The rough beginning date for the Scientific Revolution

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*1550* - Scientific Revolution is a product of the humanistic thought of the Renaissance - Copernicus's De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium was published in 1543 - Other thinkers such as Michelangelo developed new ways of looking at the world - The rise of science and reason over superstition led to advances and helped usher in the Age of Reason

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Actor that became California's 38th Governor

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*ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER* - Born in Austria - Began his career in the Austrian army - Later entered a Mr. Universe contest which ultimately led him the to the United States - Began acting and in 2003 announced his candidacy for governor of the state of California

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What empire was Zoroaster from

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*PERSIA* - Founder of Zoroastrianism - He came from the Persian Empire - He taught heaven was a hot place to people who were used to living in the cold mountains of the region

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Who led an expedition through the Great Plains

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*MAJOR STEPHEN LONG* - Long was very interested in and studied the formation of mountains - Long's Peak in Colorado was named after the expedition

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What is the duty of the Judicial Branch

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*INTERPRET THE LAWS* - Judicial branch decides whether or not a law is considered constitutional - If there is a dispute on whether or not one was, the branch is responsible for settling the dispute - The courts are governed by the judicial code

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The Enlightenment had a profound influence on which Prussian ruler

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*FREDERICK THE GREAT* - Officially was known as Frederick II - Ruled Prussia from 1740-1786 - He doubled the population of Prussia through military strength - Learned from enlightened thinkers - Established religious tolerance and allowed freedom of expression - His attitude towards the arts and expression won him the title of Frederick the Great

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What French man claimed the Miss. River and it's land for France

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*LASALLE* - Re-discovered the Mississippi River, this time claiming it for France - France was able to maintain control of the land and it gave them a considerable hold in the New World - France would keep this territory until selling it to the United States in the early 1800's

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Name of the tribal priests of the Celts in 500 B.C.E.

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*DRUIDS* - Although regarded as priests and wise men, they were also the leading authority in a region - At this point in history, the Celts included people not only in present Great Britain but Spain, France, and Germany

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What governor/senator got laws passed regulating railroads, banks, and civil service

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*ROBERT LA FOLLETTE* - Was a governor/senator of Wisconsin in the early 1900's - Was known by citizens as "Battling Bob"

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How was Chinese Exclusion Act designed to affect immigration from China to U.S.

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*DESIGNED TO KEEP CHINESE IMMIGRANTS OUT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS* - Was intended to keep Chinese laborers out of the U.S. for the 10 year period of time - Those Chinese non-laborers who desired to immigrate to the U.S. were required to get approval and obtain certification from the Chinese government, which was difficult to do

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In 1803, how much did France sell the Louisiana Purchase for

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*$15 MILLION* - France was under the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte - France needed the money from the sale to finance Napoleon's war in Europe - The acquisition of this land doubled the size of the United States

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What was the "Gentlemen's Agreement"

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*AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE JAPANESE AND THE USA* - The two parties agreed not to grant passports to people trying to relocate from Japan to the USA - This agreement relied upon the integrity of both parties to keep their word

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Who killed President John F. Kennedy

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*LEE HARVEY OSWALD* - It was said that Oswald was medically documented as mentally imbalanced - It was also said he had an insatiable desire to become famous - Assassination of the president, in his mind accomplished this goal

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What name is written the largest on the Declaration of Independence

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*JOHN HANCOCK* - Over 40 people showed up to help draft and sign the Declaration of Independence - John Hancock chose to sign his name the largest - His reasoning was that King George III would be able to read it without his glasses - An obvious aim against the king

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How did Alexander Hamilton die

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*IN A DUEL* - Wrote 2/3 of the Federalists Papers - Died at the age of 32 when he was Secretary of the Treasury - In a duel with the Vice President of the time, Aaron Burr - While Hamilton did not die at the scene of the duel, he died later from complications

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When did agriculture begin

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*NEOLITHIC PERIOD* - Beginning of agriculture occurred when people settled down to form communities - This occurred in the Neolithic era and people stopped being foragers

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How many amendments were originally in the Bill of Rights

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*10* - Bill of Rights was passed in 1791 to give American citizens certain freedoms that they could come to expect from the country - Over time, more amendments have been added for various reasons

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Who created the alphabet

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*PHOENICIANS* - Created a language which they would use for trading among different nations - This language quickly spread because of the amount of interaction they had with other nations in the region

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When was the Navigation Act passed

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*1660* - Forced colonists to only buy from England - Prior to 1660, colonists were able to trade with other nations as long as the majority of their trading took place in England - England passed this act making it a crime to trade with other nations in the area - Many people continued to trade with other nations though since England was unable to fully enforce the law

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Indian Removal Act of 1830 forced Indians living east of what state to move west

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*ARKANSAS* - Reasoning behind Indian Removal Act was to secure enough land for the Americans who migrated to the country to be able to find a place to live - During this time of travel, many Native Americans died causing their long march to be named the Trail of Tears

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Historical figure that was arrested for defending heliocentric views

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*GALILEO* - Copernicus was the first to formulate a detailed heliocentric theory - Galileo defended Coperincanism and was accused of heresy - When he refused to recant his scientific beliefs, he was tried and placed under house arrest by the Roman Inquisition - He remained under house arrest until his death of fever and heart palpitations

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In 1614, what did Japanese, Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu outlaw

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*CHRISTIANITY* - Ieyasu established trade with the Dutch and English - He became aware of the conflict between Catholics and Protestants - He saw Christianity as a threat to the political system - He outlawed Christianity in 1614

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How old was Rosa Parks when she died

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*92* - Was an African American woman who refused to give up her seat on the bus to a white passenger - The US Congress called Rosa Parks the "First Lady of Civil Rights" - As a result of her efforts, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom

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What happened at the Library of Congress in 1812

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*BRITISH BURNED THE ACTUAL LIBRARY OF CONGRESS AND THE BOOKS HELD THERE* - During this time, the War of 1812 was taking place - Burning the books held at the library forced America to buy 6,487 new books to replenish the supply - These books were purchased from Thomas Jefferson

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The 2nd Industrial Revolution saw advancements in which areas

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*ELECTRICITY AND CHEMICALS* - From 1875-1905 - Saw inventions such as the light bulb and telephone - 1st Industrial Revolution focused mainly on changes in textile and steam

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Who led the first Vikings to North America

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*LEIF ERIKSSON* - Led the Vikings to the New World while trying to find better fishing grounds - They set up living arrangements but never permanently settled in the area

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence

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*THOMAS JEFFERSON* - John Adams was said to have asked Jefferson to do it because he wrote "ten times better" - On Jefferson's tombstone, it is one of the 3 things he wanted to be remembered for

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The Cave of Chavet contains the world's most important cave painting from what era

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*PALEOTHIC* - The Cave of Chavet has the oldest known cave painting inside of it - Painted around 31,000 B.C.E - The cave is now part of the Ardeche department of France

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What 2 Japanese islands were captured during WWII

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*OKINAWA AND IWO JIMA* - Were captured by American soldiers only after intense ground fighting - One of the most famous images of the battles in the Pacific deals with the raising of the American flag over Iwo Jima

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What language did the Aryan people of India have

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*SANSKRIT* - Aryan people settled in the Indus Valley region of India around 500 B.C.E. - Although they did not have a written language, their traditions were passed on orally and were eventually written down in what is called the Vedas

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In 1979, what dictator came into power in Iraq

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*SADDAM HUSSEIN* - Became the president of Iraq and began plans to conquer other states in the region - He remained in power until 2005, during the Iraq War

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The Boer War was between which nations

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*DUTCH AND BRITISH* - Took place in South Africa - First war occurred when the British refused to acknowledge the annexation of Transvaal - The Dutch farmers held their land, but the second conflict was over the resentment and high taxes that they placed on the British in their colony - The British won the 2nd war in 1902 and the Boer states became part of the British Empire

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Where is the only underground prehistoric temple in the world located

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*MALTA* - The Hypogeum of Hal-Saflieni, Paola, Malta is the 1st underground temple to be discovered - Originally a sanctuary, it was later converted to a necropolis

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How many terms did George Washington serve as president

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*2* - Washington served 8 years as US president - A presidential term consists of 4 years - Washington was popular and even hailed as the "people's favorite"

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Who was president of the US during the Cuban Missile Crisis

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*JOHN F. KENNEDY* - When Soviets in Cuba were discovered to be building weapons, Kennedy began talks on how the Soviets would take down their weapons - It seemed for a moment as though the Soviets and the US would go to war - When an agreement was finally reached, both sides returned to their previous cold war status

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Who declared war in 1812

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*AMERICA* - Declared war against Great Britain based on numerous reasons - One reason was trade restriction - Great Britain was guilty of forcing American merchant sailors and slaves to join and fight for the Royal Navy

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Essays written explaining the Constitution

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*FEDERALISTS PAPERS* - Written by John Jay, James Madison, & Alexander Hamilton - Written in the form of newspaper articles to prepare for the ratification of the Constitution - It allowed people to voice their opinions about what was happening in the New Nation

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What country established 1st European permanent settlement in N. America

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*SPAIN* - In 1565 - Under the guidance of King Philip II, the Spanish created the city of St. Augustine in Florida - More of a military post - It allowed the Spanish a secure spot in the New World and they remained there for many centuries

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Who was the greatest hero of the Hundred Years' War on the English side

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*EDWARD THE BLACK PRINCE* - 1330 to 1376 - Led English troops to victory at Crecy, Poitiers, and Navarette - His victories encouraged the English to continue fighting against the French

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What organization was Dr. Martin Luther King an organizer and 1st President

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*SCLC* -Southern Christian Leadership Conference - Founded in 1957 - Appealed to churchgoing blacks with the goal of desegregating the bus system in the southern portion of the United States - For the most part, young people felt this approach to desegregation was too conservative and decided to form the SNCC, with the same goal in mind

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Social unrest and upheaval of the French Revolution lasted how long

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*1789-1799* - The Reign of Terror lasted from 1793-1794, when thousands of people were executed by guillotine - It is generally believed to begin with the Estates-General of 1789 and last until the rise of Napoleon in 1799

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Why did the British need to end the War of 1812

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*BECAUSE OF THEIR FIGHT WITH NAPOLEON* - War of 1812 came from economic sanctions placed on the US by the British and French - British finally needed to pull out in 1814 in order to focus on the Napoleonic War - The Treaty of Ghent returned the American and British relationship to what it was before the war

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What established religious tolerance in France

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*EDICT OF NANTES* - Was issued by Henry IV on April 13, 1598 - It granted rights to the protestant Huguenots - Henry had been a Huguenot prior to becoming king of Catholic France - His edict created more unity between the French people

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What did the acronym WIN stand for during the Gerald Ford presidency

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*WHIP INFLATION NOW* - The US was recovering from the Watergate scandal when Ford took office - It was also dealing with the issue of inflation - Unemployment was at a rate of 9%, which was the highest it had been since 1941 - Wearing the WIN buttons was Ford's initial measure of acknowledging the country's economic issues

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From 1950-1974 what was the cost of the Vietnam War

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*$150 BILLION* - Is one of the most costly conflicts that the US has participated in - There were 58,174 killed - Youngest US soldier was 16 years old

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14th state admitted to the Union

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*VERMONT* - Part of the New England region of the US - Is known as the "Green Mountain State" - Ver-mount means "Green Mountain" in French

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What plan allowed representation based upon population

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*VIRGINIA PLAN* - Virginia was one of the largest colonies in the New World and had more people than other areas - If Congress was based upon population, Virginia would have had more power than smaller states - Eventually a compromise was reached - The Virginia Plan was used to create the modern House of Representatives

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Founder of the Primitive Methodist Church

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*JOHN WESLEY* - Voted as the largest US denominational chuch - Worldwide discipleship is the United Methodist's main motivation - Texas has the largest number of United Methodist members

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Who were the Allied Powers during WWI

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*BRITAIN, FRANCE, AND RUSSIA* - Were brought into the war due to treaties and alliances they were in with Serbia - The reason these nations had originally joined together was to stop the Germans from conquering all of Europe

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What Chinese dynasty is responsible for starting construction on the Great Wall

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*HAN* - Came to power after defeating the Qin dynasty - They started construction on the wall soon after their reign began - Hoped it would be a deterrent from would-be attackers from the north

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Court case that fought against the unequal funding of black and white schools

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*BRIGGS vs CLARENDON COUNTY - Clarendon County is located in South Carolina - In the 50's, spent $43 per year on each of its black students and $179 per year on each white student - Each white school had desks for all students, while two of the black schools had no desks at all - Parents of some of the black students sued the school board citing unequal funding for the schools

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What year was the first private Internet provider launched

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*1991* - Internet was originally created to be used only by military personnel to coordinate around the world - As time continued, it became apparent that everyone in the world would benefit from this direct communication - Al Gore famously referred to his involvement in creating the Internet while running for presidency in 2000

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Which American negotiated trade with Japan after the country spent years in isolation

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*COMMODORE MATTHEW PERRY* - Trade negotiations between America and Japan in 1845 opened Japan with trade beyond the Dutch and China for the first time in two centuries - Perry negotiated the treaty with Japan

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What was the book "How the Other Half Lives" about

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*THE LIVES OF POOR URBAN IMMIGRANTS* - Written by Jacob Riis in 1890 - Tells the truth about the lives of poor urban immigrants - Riis was a Danish-American social reformer - Used his writing and photography skills to help the poor of NY City - An immigrant to the US himself, he understood the plight of the poor and desired to help them by shedding light to the world on their situation

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Greeks declared independence from the Ottomans in which year

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*1822* - Greece was ruled by the Ottomans since the 1400's - They rebelled in 1821 - Did not declare their independence until 1822 - Greece was supported by Britain, France, Russia, and Bavaria - Their independence was recognized in 1832

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What act of 1862 encouraged families to move out West

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*HOMESTEAD ACT* - With many people still dealing with the Civil War, people were looking for new places to live - The Homestead Act passed in 1862 - It gave each family 160 acres out West with the condition that they were to cultivate the land and not sell it within 5 years

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What beverage was tossed into the Boston Harbor in protest of the English

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*TEA* - England passed the Tea Act of 1773 - This gave England a monopoly on the importation of tea to the American colonies, even though the colonists could get it for cheaper from other nations - Colonists, dressed as Native Americans, sneaked onto the British ships and dumped the tea into the harbor

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What president of the US was the 1st to have impeachment proceedings begin against him

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*ANDREW JACKSON* - Jackson fired his secretary of war which appeared to have violated the Tenure of Office Act - When the case was presented before the Senate, it failed to get the 2/3 majority vote to impeach him

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What nation did Iraq invade that caused the 1st Guld War

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*KUWAIT* - Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait with his military force in 1990 - Citing it as part of former Iraq and therefore his - As the problem arose, America intervened to restore peace to the area

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Leader of Athens when Darius the Great attacked Greece

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*PERICLES* - Was the leader of the Athenians when they were being attacked by the Persians - With his leadership, the Grecian city-states were able to bond together and drive back the oncoming Persians

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What was the name of the protest against segregation in Georgia

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*ALBANY MOVEMENT* - The main goal was to fight against segregation in Albany, GA - The nonviolent campaign was initiated by SNCC and SCLC

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What is celebrated as the day of Mexican Independence

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*GRITO de DOLORES* - Mexico's independence day from Spain is celebrated as Grito de Dolores, on September 15th and 16th of 1810 - It is not the day Mexico was officially independent - It commemorates the day Hidalgo released the supporters of independence

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What nation had the first people to walk on the moon in 1969

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*UNITED STATES* - Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong were the 1st men to walk on the moon - They were part of the space race that the US had with the Soviet Union - Since their landing, there has been no other moon landing

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What treaty formally ended the Revolutionary War

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*TREATY OF PARIS* - The last battle took place at Yorktown where George Washington assisted the French, defeating English General Charles Cornwallis - The Treaty of Paris established the end of the war and America on the international scale

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What new weapon was tested on the Japanese during WWII

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*ATOMIC BOMB* - It was designed in America under the codeword "The Manhattan Project" - It was released upon the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki under President Truman's orders to quickly end the war - The Japanese surrendered shortly afterward

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Thomas Paine's Common Sense and the American Revolution rejected which concept

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*HEREDITARY KINGSHIP* - The American Revolution and Thomas Paine rejected the traditional government based on heredity - While the colonists eventually rejected a monarchy, the current government was not created until after the revolution

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Who was the 1st Spaniard to begin explorations of the mainland of N. America

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*DE LEON* - In 1513, Ponce de Leon began searching through the area of modern Florida - He heard rumors from a Pawnee tribesman about a wonderful and enchanted land where he hoped to find the Fountain of Youth - When the fountain and land were not found, he killed his guide for leading him to nowhere

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What did the Romans call France

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*GAUL* - The Romans named the country of France Gaul because of the people who lived in the country - The official name of France was not created until the many different countries in the region formed together as one, long after the Roman Empire had declined

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What country do many people believe President Barack Obama was born

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*KENYA* - Many dispute the fact that President Obama should be classified as an American citizen - It is said that he is not a natural born citizen of the USA - During his campaign for presidency, his birth certificate was submitted, stating his place of birth as Hawaii

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What was the city-state of Sparta known for

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*FIGHTING* - Was considered the most powerful fighting city-state in the country of Greece - It waged war against many others including Athens as it sought to expand its territory

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Who was the first person to sail around the Cape of Good Hope

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*BARTHOLOMEU DIAS* - Was the 1st person to successfully sail around the Cape of Good Hope - It proved to the European nations that it was possible to go from Europe to India via ship in 1488 - He had trained under Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal - He returned home soon after sailing past the cape an did not make it to India

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What state was the 1st to adopt the "no fault" divorce law

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*CALIFORNIA* - Neither party has to prove a wrong doing in no fault resolutions - Religious groups particularly blame the high divorce rate not on irreconcilable difference, but on the no fault law which makes it easy to divorce for any reason

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When Arab nations attacked Israel in 1973, what was the name of the resulting war

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*YOM KIPPUR WAR* - Named for the Jewish holiday in which the Arabs began their attack - Israel was prepared for the war - Both sides suffered heavy casualties before declaring a truce - Because of the fighting, the price of oil around the world quadrupled - Led to an energy crisis

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What amendment outlawed slavery everywhere

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*13TH* - 13th amendment said that every person has the right to be free and no one can own any other person - While the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued earlier, it was still able to give slave owners who sided with the union their slaves - This forced everyone to end slavery

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Roman mythology was inspired by what other civilization's mythology

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*GREEK* - The Romans borrowed traditions from whatever culture they captured, assimilating it into their own - When they conquered Greece, the Romans claimed their gods only changing the names

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What fortified center of Moscow was built by Ivan the Great

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*KREMLIN* - Was created during Ivan the Great's reign from 1462 to 1505 - Along with the creation of this building, he also built stately churches and other important buildings in the country

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What was the tax placed on non-believers in the Mugal Empire

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*JIZYA* - The Mugal emperors placed a tax on nonbelievers called a jizya - An additional tax was also placed on citizens taking pilgrimages who were not Muslim - Akbar repealed these taxes in an effort to unify the empire and create tolerance

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Who was crowned the 1st Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas Day 800 C.E.

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*CHARLEMAGNE* - To strengthen the ties that the church had with the king, Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne Holy Roman Emperor - This was a title Charlemagne carried with him until his death - The term Holy Roman Emperor means that Charlemagne had legitimate claims to rule Italy

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Who was the 1st man to walk on the moon

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*NEIL ARMSTRONG* - Is known as the first man to walk on the moon - Once his team stepped out on the moon, they spent 21 hours and 30 amazing minutes doing various experiments

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Who controlled immigration in America prior to 1890

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*THE STATES* - Prior to 1890, immigration was handled at the state level - As immigration from Ireland, Germany, and Scandinavia grew, the federal government became involved

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During what war were submarines first used in battle

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*CIVIL WAR* - The Confederate and Union forces each had created a submarine in which they used to fight the other - Unfortunately, both submarines were destroyed in the attack with neither side emerging victorious

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When Tokugawa Iemitsu banned foreign travel in 1633, who managed to maintain trade in Japan

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*THE DUTCH* - Iemitsu banned foreign books and travel, and increased the persecution of Christianity - The Dutch maintained trade by agreeing to restrictions and not to demonstrate Christianity in Japan - The Spanish and Portuguese were driven out of Japan

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Akbar's reign coincides with which European ruler

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*ELIZABETH I* - Akbar ruled the Mugal Empire from 1556 to 1605 - Elizabeth I ruled England from 1558 to 1603 - British traders under Elizabeth I traded with the Mugals

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In what city did the 1st Continental Congress meet

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*PHILADELPHIA* - Met in Philadelphia soon after the Coercive Acts of 1775 were passed - The colonists began to plan on what message they should send to King George III - Not all of the colonies wanted to to to war so instead of declaring war against Britain, they sent the Declaration of Independence

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Who was the Scottish commoner who rallied his people to fight back the English

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*WILLIAM WALLACE* - Enraged over the English advances in the country of Scotland, he rallied commoners to fight against them to maintain control of their country - Though Wallace was later caught and executed, his inspiration continued to cause people to fight against the English - In 1314, the English were successfully driven back from Scotland

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After Jamestown, where did the Virginia settlers make their capital

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*WILLIAMSBURG* - In 1699 after Jamestown had been burned down five times, the colonists decided to move the capital to Williamsburg - The capital would later move to Richmond

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What young girl's diary became a staple for the Jewish experience during WWII

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*ANNE FRANK* - Anne Frank hid with her parents in the attic above a home so that she would be safe from the German police searching for Jews - When they were found, she left behind her journal - It helped show a poignant sign of what life was like for the Jewish people forced into hiding

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Under whose administration was the "Era of Good Feelings"

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*JAMES MONROE* - This period lasted from 1816 to 1824 - Was a time in which everyone was briefly playing nice or at the least, peaceably tolerating one another - It wasn't long though before tensions started to swell and the mood began to change

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What was the name given to Mao's representatives in China who sometimes acted on his behalf

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*GANG OF FOUR* - Included Mao's wife, who often would create and implement ideas that were in line with the Communists party - When Mao died in 1976, the Gang of Four were driven from China

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Blind poet of Greece who composed "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey"

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*HOMER* - Despite being blind, Homer created two epic poems which have been passed down for centuries - They are considered some of the greatest literary works of that time period

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Who is the founder of the state of Pennsylvania

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*WILLIAM PENN* - Led the Quakers, a religious group, to a new area in the New World where they would be able to practice their religion freely - Penn bought the land from Native Americans and worked on creating a Utopian society there, complete with cobbled roads

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Name of the organization led by Stokely Carmichael in the 1960's

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*SNCC* - Stands for Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee - Played a major role in organizing many of the sit-ins on college campuses - The leaders and members of this group started questioning whether or not their nonviolent strategies were working - Later changed their name to Student National Coordinating Committee, to better represent their broadening of strategies

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General who led the people of Spain in a revolution, resulting in overthrowing the new republic that had just been formed

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*FRANCO* - Franco led the people of Spain in a revolt against the last monarchy, hoping to create a republic - In 1936 though, Franco led a rebellion against the republicans who were in power and turned the nation of Spain into a dictatorship, which he ruled over

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In 1212, how many Children's Crusades were formed

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*TWO* - In both cases, neither army managed to make it to the Holy Land to fight - The children were taken and either enslaved or killed

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What ended the opium wars in 1860

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*THE BEIJING CONVENTION* - The treaties of Tientsin were forced on the Chinese in 1558 - The Chinese did not ratify the unfair treaty - After Beijing was captured, the Chinese were forced to ratify the treaties with the Beijing Convention

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