What was the provocation that triggered a war with Mexico in 1846?

Which state was a republic, or its own country, for 8 years before becoming part of the United States in 1845?

The Mexican General who was the self-proclaimed president for life of Mexico and defender of Mexico during the United States - Mexican War

Territory that was gained from France by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803, resulting in the near doubling of the size of the United States.

The law that granted states the right to choose if slavery is legal within the state

Which of the following best defines a tariff? 

A product grown for the sole purpose of being sold as is, such as tobacco and cotton, is known as a ___________.

The withdraw of southern states from the United States in 1861 was known as  _________.

The law outlawing slavery in all states following the end of the Civil War is known as the ____________. 

What was the the socio-economic base system in France during the 18th century?

Why was the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, an important event in the French Revolution?

This law forbade the church from owning land in France outlawed church officials from collecting taxes from French citizens, and stated all bishops and priests became elected officials. 

A type of government in which officials are elected by the people to lead. 

French Revolution. In 1793, anti-revolutionaries were seen everywhere and in less than a year, over 300,000 people were arrested and another 17,000 executed. What was this time known as?

The French middle-class

When the government spends more money than it has

Device used to decapitate heads during the French Revolution

The burning of crops and other goods that are useful to an invading army

Suffrage

To prevent another revolution from starting or the rise of a dictator like Napoleon, the European powers agreed to mobilize their militaries and attack if needed to preserve the peace

Which Nazi official was responsible for overseeing the implementation of the "Final Solution"?

The U.S. naval port that was attacked by Japan, marking the United States' entry into World War II, was ________. 

The two sites where the atomic bombs were dropped on Japan were _________. 

The Blitz was the _________. 

What were the Nuremberg Trials?

The Manhattan Project was the top-secret program that developed the first __________

Age of Exploration. What was the original and primary goal of exploration during this time?

This explorer became the first European to reach the tip of southern Africa, calling it the Cape of Good Hope.

Who hired Christopher Columbus to sail westward to reach Asia?

This explorer observed that Columbus had discovered a New World. German mapmakers named the new lands the Americas in his honor.

Age of Exploration. The exchange of crops, food, culture, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds is known as the ___________.

This explorer first explored Florida and searched for the mythical "Fountain of Youth."

The Mayan civilization was located within this area, located in modern day Mexico.

Who was the Spanish conquistador who brought the end of the Aztec civilization?

What is the name of the estate on which crops such as coffee, sugar, and tobacco are cultivated by resident labor, particularly slaves?

What is a fleet of naval warships better known as?

The leader of England who defended the nation against an invasion by Spain in 1588. 

An incident in 1618 where two Catholic representatives of King Ferdinand were thrown out a window by noble Protestants leading to the Thirty Years' War

Which two religions saw conflict as the center of both the Spanish Armada and the Thirty Years' War?

Which of the following religions is unique in that it does not have a deity, or god, to be worshipped?

“According to legend, a Hindu prince, ________,  who renounced his position and wealth to seek enlightenment as a spiritual ascetic, attained his goal and, in preaching his path to others, founded Buddhism in India in the 6th-5th centuries BCE."

In Buddhism, the path to enlightenment, or becoming one with the universe, is known as __________.

In Hinduism, one of the oldest religions in the world, it is believed, that all gods are the same divine being in different forms. This is known as the _______

In the Indian ________, individuals are placed in society based on their ranks and deeds of their previous life. 

In Hinduism, the belief that one deity is the same as all others. This creator is known as _________.  

The belief that the emperor of Japan is an ancestor of the sun goddess Amaterasu is the foundation of the religion ________.

In medieval Japan, society was broken down to a structural society known as feudalism like Europe at the time. While the emperor had no official power, this warlord controlled and governed the lands, including distribution of it. 

The Japanese warrior that was known to protect all with honor and integrity were known as 

“Death above dishonor; the way of the warrior.” These are terms to describe ________, a Japanese term to identify how a Japanese soldier and person should live and respect others in life. 

In medieval Japan, soldiers who failed their duty to protect their masters faced the threat of shame. To avoid this failure, they performed ritualistic suicide known as ________.

In Japanese mythology, earth was created by multiple gods. One of these gods, known as _________, was known as the sun-goddess. Without her protection of light, plants would die and people would perish.

During the Mongolian invasion of Japan, one in 1271 and another in 1284, two different typhoons sank the Mongolian fleets. The Japanese believe this to be a sign the gods were looking over their homeland and called this miracle a __________, or divine winds. 

This man believed salvation was achieved by faith and good work rather than by indulgences, or buying your way into heaven. This began the creation of Protestants.

What is the simple definition of Calvinism as stated by its founder John Calvin?

A theocracy is ____________.

Why was the Church of England established by King Henry VIII? 

What does the term Renaissance mean and refer to?

Which Renaissance man was a painter, scientist, and inventor who is famous for painting the Mona Lisa?

During the Renaissance, this philosopher and author often cited “the ends justify the means.” In his book The Prince, he claims morals are subjective and only results that benefit the kingdoms are what matter.

Which of the following best defines the term vernacular?

During the United States Civil War, the southern states that withdrew were known as the _____________

Based on military deaths, the United States Civil War saw more dead soldiers than any other conflict in U.S. history, including World War II. 

During the United States Civil War, border states were considered _________. 

The definition of a Black Code was  _____________

During the United States Civil War, northern states that did not withdraw were known as the ________.

When the revolt began in 1791, which slave helped lead the beginning stages of the Haitian Revolution? 

To be formally kicked out of the church is known as _________.

Duke of Normandy who invaded England in 1066, bringing French culture and language to England, was ______ the Conqueror, also known as the 'bastard'.

The proclamation that the power of a king is not absolute

The outlawing of slaves in rebellion of the Union

Renaissance painter who was threatened with excommunication for drawing a belly button on a painting of Adam in the Sistine Chapel

The Crusades was primarily fought between these two religions

The belief God chose who shall be king, giving the king the right to do whatever he wishes

The Holy Land is the city of _______, held sacred by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

"People are cruel, crude, and boorish. They are self-serving and only understand consequences"

The Russian Communist Party following the Russian Revolution

The Russian working class

The palace built in France by King Louis XIV, the Sun King, to showcase his greatness

The French queen, who was despised for her expensive tastes and when her people demanded food, allegedly said "Let them eat cake"

The French king who was executed during the French Revolution

The founder of communism in Russia during the Russian Revolution

In medieval Europe, the concept of a king distributing land to a local lord, or vassal, whose job is to protect the land and those living within it.

During World War I, the German promise to Mexico that if Mexico enters war against the United States, Germany would restore all land lost during the Mexican - United States War

The British cruise ship that was sunk by German U-boats during World War I

The Church of England, founded by King Henry VIII, created what is known as the _______ Church.

The Atlantic Slave Trade. The majority of slaves were apprehended by African warlords. They sold their own people for guns, metals, and alcohol creating a power imbalance between various African nations.