Historical Events

The Gold Rush cause thousands of people to head to which state to search for gold?

Neil Armstrong said, "One small step for man... one ____ for ___" after stepping on the moon

Which war took place in 1975 and the soldiers were often not welcomed home?

How long was the first flight of the Wright Brothers in 1903?

During World War I, there was a truce during Christmas involving carols, soccer, and gifts.

During what war was President Lincoln shot?

World War I soldiers spent a lot of their time in trenches.

Adolf Hitler tried to get rid of every person who was of what religion?

Columbus sailed the ocean blue in ______.  What year is it said Columbus discovered America?

Ruby Bridges needed escorts because she recieved death threats even though she was only 9

What is the name of the president who was shot by a sniper on November 22, 1963?

What is the name of the first settlement in the United States?

This war is known as the "Great War"  and the "War to end all Wars"

On June 6, 1944, 7 thousand Navy ship invaded the beaches of Normandy known as _____.

What is the gas that filled the Hindenberg making it able to fly before bursting into flames

Which president was assassinated by being shot in the head?

What war was fought between the north (Union) and the south (Confederacy) of the United States?

During the Holocaust, Jews were sent to _________ camps where many died.

What is the name of the war our young country fought in to gain our independence?

The Declaration of Independence was signed July 2, 1776 but was accepted on _____

World War II last four years.

Which president purchased "Louisiana" which more than doubled the size of our country?

Majority of the people murdered during the Holocaust, were killed how?

The atomic bomb is so hot and bright that there are "shadows" still from where people were

This famous ship hit an iceberg and sank on April 14, _____?

The Great Depression occured in 1929 when majority of the country became poor

V-J Day was celebrated as the end of World War II

The United States entered World War II after the bombing of Pearl Harbor by which country?

On what day in 2001 did this take place?

One of the leaders of the Civil Rights movement was _________

Dropping the atomic bombs cause Britain to surrender, ending World War II