world war 2 Crossword Puzzles
Riley Spicher The Atlantic World 2025-10-09
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- Mix Spanish and Native Americans
- first British colony
- competition for national wealth
- disease
- trade around the world
- Spanish conquerors
- first contact with Americas
- Spanish abusing Native American labor
- tranfers to and from Americas
- Across the Atlantic
- shares large company's
- conquered the Aztecs
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- Aztecs ruler
- private ownership
- conquered the Icans
- War British v.s French
- transportation from Africa to New World
- New World, Europe, Africa trade
- land controlled by another nation
- Incan ruler
20 Clues: disease • Incan ruler • Aztecs ruler • private ownership • Spanish conquerors • conquered the Icans • Across the Atlantic • first British colony • conquered the Aztecs • trade around the world • shares large company's • War British v.s French • first contact with Americas • tranfers to and from Americas • competition for national wealth • New World, Europe, Africa trade • ...
American Pride 2019-06-14
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- Woman credited for creating the U.S. flag
- Native American woman who befriended American colonists
- Location of the Liberty Bell
- Name of the cultural icon of World War II who symbolized women workers
- Known for his large signature on the Declaration of Independence
- U.S. national mammal
- A component of the U.S. Department of the Navy
- Civil War-era song now played at military funerals
- Became the 37th state in 1867
- Author of the national anthem
- Seaborne branch of the U.S. military
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- Nickname for member of the U.S. Coast Guard
- Southernmost state that was part of the original 13 colonies
- Thomas Jefferson’s home
- "Born in the USA" singer
- The first official American colony, located in Virginia
- Became an independent branch of the military after World War II
- The face on the $5 bill
- America’s favorite pastime
- Branch of the military founded on June 14, 1775
20 Clues: U.S. national mammal • Thomas Jefferson’s home • The face on the $5 bill • "Born in the USA" singer • America’s favorite pastime • Location of the Liberty Bell • Became the 37th state in 1867 • Author of the national anthem • Seaborne branch of the U.S. military • Woman credited for creating the U.S. flag • Nickname for member of the U.S. Coast Guard • ...
world wars 2021-05-06
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- where the atomic bomb was blown up at in japan
- a series of invasions the famous on on normandy
- money is getting taken out of the bank is called?
- germany tried to turn mexico against the US with this
- points willison tried to use these to have peace in the war
- death facilities created by hitler
- dust the spready for hundreds of miles
- the roaring twenties was also called?
- hitlers plan was called
- stock prices fell 13%
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- economic downfall
- what got attacked on December 7th 1941
- he was murdered and led to the start of world war 1
- a world leader that hated jews
- a party in Germany that took over a lot of land
- voting was allowed to certain people
- treaty that ends the war
- ford raisied the pay to how much?
- terrist group in the 1920's
- the president in 1929
20 Clues: economic downfall • the president in 1929 • stock prices fell 13% • hitlers plan was called • treaty that ends the war • terrist group in the 1920's • a world leader that hated jews • ford raisied the pay to how much? • death facilities created by hitler • voting was allowed to certain people • the roaring twenties was also called? • what got attacked on December 7th 1941 • ...
Superheroes 2013-07-28
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- Move from one place to a different place very quickly (superpower)
- Famous superhero during world war 2
- Superman's enemy (Villain)
- Ironman's real name
- Batman's real name
- you can come back to life after you die. (Superpower)
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- Spiderman's real name
- Where was Tony Stark kidnapped
- Someone who is not scared is ____?
- Change into something else (superpower)
- no one can see you (superpower)
- you can make people do anything you want (Superpower)
- Harry Potter's enemy (Villain)
- Dr Octopus is an enemy of him.
- Super Mario's enemy (Villain)
15 Clues: Batman's real name • Ironman's real name • Spiderman's real name • Superman's enemy (Villain) • Super Mario's enemy (Villain) • Where was Tony Stark kidnapped • Harry Potter's enemy (Villain) • Dr Octopus is an enemy of him. • no one can see you (superpower) • Someone who is not scared is ____? • Famous superhero during world war 2 • Change into something else (superpower) • ...
Roaring twenties 2017-04-25
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- 30th president from Massachusetts
- the father of the radio
- flew from New York to Paris in 33 1/2 hours
- put young men to work in woods
- war that involved the world
- made the first airplane
- people reaching retirement age are assured to live
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- passes public works
- women's rights
- flew the Atlantic alone but was never recovered
- made first car
- an administration that built roads, bridges, schools, etc
- 29th president from Ohio
- man from Germany that started WWII
- cabinet member of the Harding and Coolidge administration
15 Clues: women's rights • made first car • passes public works • the father of the radio • made the first airplane • 29th president from Ohio • war that involved the world • put young men to work in woods • 30th president from Massachusetts • man from Germany that started WWII • flew from New York to Paris in 33 1/2 hours • flew the Atlantic alone but was never recovered • ...
Korean War 2026-06-08
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- American diplomat who developed the policy of containment.
- Navy pilot awarded the Medal of Honor for attempting to rescue Jesse Brown.
- Geographic line dividing North and South Korea after World War II.
- Famous Marine lieutenant general associated with the Chosin campaign.
- Strategic airfield captured by U.N. forces after Inchon.
- U.S. Cold War policy designed to stop the spread of communism.
- Capital city of North Korea captured by U.N. forces in 1950.
- Capital city of South Korea captured and later recaptured during the war.
- River bordering North Korea and China near where Chinese forces entered the war.
- Defensive line around southeastern Korea where U.N. forces held off North Korea.
- Marine general who emphasized preparation and defensive positions at Chosin.
- U.N. commander who planned the Inchon Landing.
- Site of intense attrition warfare battles in 1951.
- Amphibious invasion in September 1950 that turned the war in favor of U.N. forces.
- Island captured before the Inchon Landing to secure the harbor.
- Major U.S. Marine unit trapped and fighting at Chosin Reservoir.
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- First president of South Korea supported by the United States.
- Medal of Honor recipient who defended Pork Chop Hill during a withdrawal.
- General who replaced MacArthur and stabilized U.N. forces.
- First African American naval aviator in U.S. history.
- Highly decorated nurse who served in Korea as a flight nurse and battlefield caregiver.
- Village where Korean War armistice talks took place.
- Site of a brutal winter battle between U.N. and Chinese forces.
- Leader of North Korea backed by the Soviet Union during the Korean War.
- U.S. policy promising support to nations resisting communism.
- Heavily contested hill fought over during the final stages of the Korean War.
- (DMZ) — Fortified border established after the Korean War armistice.
- U.S. president who removed MacArthur from command during the Korean War.
- American economic aid program to rebuild Europe after World War II.
- Conflicts where superpowers supported opposing sides without direct fighting.
30 Clues: U.N. commander who planned the Inchon Landing. • Site of intense attrition warfare battles in 1951. • Village where Korean War armistice talks took place. • First African American naval aviator in U.S. history. • Strategic airfield captured by U.N. forces after Inchon. • American diplomat who developed the policy of containment. • ...
Revolutionary to Independence 2021-10-06
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- Known as the Seven Year's War in Europe(4 wds)
- What colonists did after hearing about the Stamp Act
- The intent of Great Britain to the Native Americans during the Proclamation of 1763(2 wds)
- Treaty that forced France to give up all its North American Colonies, Canada, and all land west to the Mississippi River(3 wds)
- Joined forces with the French in the French & Indian War(2 wds)
- How colonists felt after hearing about the Proclamation of 1763
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- Reason why much of the land was given to Native Americans(2 wds)
- What the colonists didn't have in Parliament during the Stamp Act
- The financial state Britain was in after winning the war
- What British Parliament did to the Stamp Act due to colonial pressure
- What many frontiersman did to the Proclamation of 1763
- What Britain couldn't do if they got into another war with the Native Americans
- One of its goals was to avoid future conflicts with Native Americans(3 wds)
- Required colonists to buy a government stamp for every paper document(2 wds)
- Country that won the French & Indian War(2 wds)
15 Clues: Known as the Seven Year's War in Europe(4 wds) • Country that won the French & Indian War(2 wds) • What colonists did after hearing about the Stamp Act • What many frontiersman did to the Proclamation of 1763 • The financial state Britain was in after winning the war • Joined forces with the French in the French & Indian War(2 wds) • ...
Averyleigeb Road to War/jews 2021-05-19
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- _______ laws divided jews and non-jews.
- Germany did not build _______
- making an agreement to find allies is called an _____ system
- _____ million people dead
- who does Germany declare a war on
- these things are used in wars
- Jews must wear a ________
- a person who came to America and wanted to launch a rocket
- being against jews is called ______
- gerrmany_____ millions
- Nationalism caused people to become ______
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- being against someone for the color of their skin or other ethnic reasons.
- _______ countries were in world war one
- a famous scientist who was very smart
- the belief that your country is the best
- jews cant ______ non-jews
- the treaty of ______ set the stage for world war two
- the people who just let jews be abused
- ________ and his wife traveled to Bosnia and were shot
- when factories and mass production was beginning
20 Clues: gerrmany_____ millions • _____ million people dead • jews cant ______ non-jews • Jews must wear a ________ • Germany did not build _______ • these things are used in wars • who does Germany declare a war on • being against jews is called ______ • a famous scientist who was very smart • the people who just let jews be abused • _______ laws divided jews and non-jews. • ...
American Pride 2019-06-14
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- Branch of the military founded on June 14, 1775
- Civil War-era song now played at military funerals
- The face on the $5 bill
- America’s favorite pastime
- Native American woman who befriended American colonists
- Thomas Jefferson’s home
- Became an independent branch of the military after World War II
- "Born in the USA" singer
- U.S. national mammal
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- Nickname for member of the U.S. Coast Guard
- Author of the national anthem
- Woman credited for creating the U.S. flag
- Became the 37th state in 1867.
- Location of the Liberty Bell
- Southernmost state that was part of the original 13 colonies
- Known for his large signature on the Declaration of Independence
- A component of the U.S. Department of the Navy
- Seaborne branch of the U.S. military
- The first official American colony, located in Virginia
- Name of the cultural icon of World War II who symbolized women workers
20 Clues: U.S. national mammal • The face on the $5 bill • Thomas Jefferson’s home • "Born in the USA" singer • America’s favorite pastime • Location of the Liberty Bell • Author of the national anthem • Became the 37th state in 1867. • Seaborne branch of the U.S. military • Woman credited for creating the U.S. flag • Nickname for member of the U.S. Coast Guard • ...
Number The Stars 2023-06-06
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- Jewish genocide
- Dark-haired ten years old Jewish girl
- The world war that is between 1939-1945
- The unreal disease of great aunt birte
- Annemarie's dead sister
- The blonde-haired, ten-years-old Danish girl
- The thing Mrs. Johansen, Mrs. Rosen drunk instead of coffee
- People who supported the regime in germany between 1933-1945
- The method that sailor used to distract the searching dogs
- The jewellery of ellen which has a star of david on it
- The country Jewish people escaped
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- The name of the cow in Uncle Henrik's house
- City of denmark where uncle henrik lives
- The Rosens' religion
- One of the things that was taken away because of the war
- The group against nazis
- Lise's fiancee
- Mama's brother who helped Jews to escape
- The gift Peter gave to Annemarie
- The country that occupied Denmark in the world war
20 Clues: Lise's fiancee • Jewish genocide • The Rosens' religion • The group against nazis • Annemarie's dead sister • The gift Peter gave to Annemarie • The country Jewish people escaped • Dark-haired ten years old Jewish girl • The unreal disease of great aunt birte • The world war that is between 1939-1945 • City of denmark where uncle henrik lives • ...
WORLD WAR ONE: vocabulary 2022-12-04
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- the highest position in the Army
- insects that infest your hair
- a simple soldier
- the most dangerous zone for a soldier
- other name of World War One
- an insect that sucks your blood
- verb to indicate you ingest a liquid
- the wet land that was in the trenches
- a medical problem (sickness, infection ...)
- verb to explain you don’t enjoy a situation
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- a psychological& physical weapon during WWI
- new chemical weapon during World War One
- verb to indicate you ingest a liquid
- special disease of WWI soldiers
- insects you can find in your bed or on pets
- the opponent in war time
- the meat British soldiers ate in cans
- general term for guns,barbed-wire,poison gas
- past participle to explain you can't get away
- the place where soldiers spent day & night
- verb when you place a medal on a chest
21 Clues: a simple soldier • the opponent in war time • other name of World War One • insects that infest your hair • special disease of WWI soldiers • an insect that sucks your blood • the highest position in the Army • verb to indicate you ingest a liquid • verb to indicate you ingest a liquid • the meat British soldiers ate in cans • the wet land that was in the trenches • ...
AP World Crossword Final 2023-05-14
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- abbasid center of learning
- author of the jamaica letter
- religion that spread rapidly across the Arabian Peninsula
- period of political and military tension between the US and the Soviet Union
- connected and interdependent recent state of the world
- John Locke argued for people's _______ ______
- launched by Christians to regain Holy Land
- invention that helped to deal with the monsoon winds
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- Toussaint L'ouverture revolution
- complex society characterized by technology and government
- 20th century war based on alliances
- transportation of millions of Africans to the Americas
- expansion of power militarily or diplomatically
- worship of multiply gods or goddesses
- ex. Korean War, Vietnam War
- system where lords grant land to vassals for loyalty and service
- large trade route connecting China and the Mediterranean world
- Central Asian nomadic group that conquered a vast empire
- loyalty and allegiance toward one's own peoples
- ________ for Africa, decided at the Berlin Conference
20 Clues: abbasid center of learning • ex. Korean War, Vietnam War • author of the jamaica letter • Toussaint L'ouverture revolution • 20th century war based on alliances • worship of multiply gods or goddesses • launched by Christians to regain Holy Land • John Locke argued for people's _______ ______ • expansion of power militarily or diplomatically • ...
Kool Puzzle 2014-04-17
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- first country to fall in world war 2
- polarican a kid in class
- soda pop
- theft auto there are airplanes and cars and you steal and blow stuff up
- a candy that turns into gum as you chew
- awesome band with pierce in the name
- rap group sounds like ajs last name
- kernel sanders
- a midevil version of fallout
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- a amazing console
- gigity
- lightning bolt
- bruce all mighty
- gilligan griffin a character from a fox tv show
- chips made out of a vegetable
15 Clues: gigity • soda pop • lightning bolt • kernel sanders • bruce all mighty • a amazing console • polarican a kid in class • a midevil version of fallout • chips made out of a vegetable • rap group sounds like ajs last name • first country to fall in world war 2 • awesome band with pierce in the name • a candy that turns into gum as you chew • gilligan griffin a character from a fox tv show • ...
Roaring twenties 2017-04-25
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- war that involved the world
- 30th president from Massachusetts
- an administration that built roads, bridges, schools, etc
- passes public works
- women's rights
- made first car
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- 29th president from Ohio
- put young men to work in woods
- made the first airplane
- the father of the radio
- people reaching retirement age are assured to live
- cabinet member of the Harding and Coolidge administration
- flew from New York to Paris in 33 1/2 hours
- man from Germany that started WWII
- flew the Atlantic alone but was never recovered
15 Clues: women's rights • made first car • passes public works • made the first airplane • the father of the radio • 29th president from Ohio • war that involved the world • put young men to work in woods • 30th president from Massachusetts • man from Germany that started WWII • flew from New York to Paris in 33 1/2 hours • flew the Atlantic alone but was never recovered • ...
Government 2024-05-20
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- A form of government in which a country is ruled by religious leaders
- A single person has unlimited power and uses force or threat of force to keep power
- To keep peace between European and boarding countries
- Reduce green-house gas emissions
- An official agreement made between two or more countries
- Protects Polar Bears
- protect all of the other countries if there is an attack
- Address Internet and computer crime
- A form of democracy where citizens elect a legislature and the executive is then selected by the legislature
- Put an end to the Bosnian War.
- Absence government
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- 2/3 of __________ must vote tParliamenttreaties
- The form of government we use in the US
- Declares War
- To keep people healthy around the world
- Cheif/Commander
- military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.
- A form of government in which power is held by the wealthy
- A ruler such as a king or queen
- A group of people ruling an area
20 Clues: Declares War • Cheif/Commander • Absence government • Protects Polar Bears • Put an end to the Bosnian War. • A ruler such as a king or queen • Reduce green-house gas emissions • A group of people ruling an area • Address Internet and computer crime • The form of government we use in the US • To keep people healthy around the world • 2/3 of __________ must vote tParliamenttreaties • ...
2 world war 2023-09-08
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- What did the danish people use to make it harder for the enemy to see their light in the houses?
- which country did germany enter first in world war 2?
- Used in war to explode buildings
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- how many years lasted the world war?
- A place you get gassed, but think they let you have a bath
- Hitler Earlier leader of the german army
6 Clues: Used in war to explode buildings • how many years lasted the world war? • Hitler Earlier leader of the german army • which country did germany enter first in world war 2? • A place you get gassed, but think they let you have a bath • What did the danish people use to make it harder for the enemy to see their light in the houses?
History 2023-06-04
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- Leader of Britain in the Second World War (9)
- Fought for freedom of indentured Indians in South Africa(6)
- Russian Imperial family that was murdered(8)
- Russian Tsar(5,3,5)
- Fought for women's voting rights(12)
- The Spanish conquered them(6)
- Ghengis Khan was their leader(7)
- Henry the VIII second wife(4,6)
- Advisor to a Russian Royal family. Self proclaimed holy man(8)
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- The war between the north and the south USA (5,3)
- He was Great (9)
- Ancient Greek philosopher(9)
- The shooting of this person that started WWI(5,9)
- The country that bombed Pearl Harbor(5)
- Neutral country in the second World War(11)
- Anthony and (ruler)(9)
- Egyptian Ruler(7)
17 Clues: He was Great (9) • Egyptian Ruler(7) • Russian Tsar(5,3,5) • Anthony and (ruler)(9) • Ancient Greek philosopher(9) • The Spanish conquered them(6) • Henry the VIII second wife(4,6) • Ghengis Khan was their leader(7) • Fought for women's voting rights(12) • The country that bombed Pearl Harbor(5) • Neutral country in the second World War(11) • ...
Mythology Crossword 2026-04-24
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- Norse goddess of love and fertility (5)
- Falcon-headed Egyptian sky god (5)
- Greek goddess of marriage and queen of the gods (4)
- Creature with human head and lion’s body (6)
- Roman god of the sea (7)
- Norse god of thunder, wielder of a hammer (4)
- Roman god of war (4)
- Norse god associated with law and war (3)
- Norse hall of the slain warriors (8)
- Messenger god of the Romans (7)
- Greek goddess of the hunt and the moon (7)
- Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood (4)
- Greek god of the sea and earthquakes (8)
- Egyptian god of the afterlife (6)
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- Roman equivalent of Zeus, king of gods (7)
- Ruler of the Greek underworld (5)
- Greek goddess of wisdom and war strategy (6)
- King of the Greek gods, wielder of lightning (4)
- Egyptian sun god (2)
- Egyptian god of mummification (6)
- Creature with body of man and head of bull (8)
- Greek god of the sun, music, and prophecy (6)
- Three-headed dog guarding the underworld (8)
- Winged horse of Greek myth (7)
- Norse end-of-the-world battle (8)
- Roman goddess of love and beauty (5)
- Greek god of war (4)
- Mountain home of the Greek gods (7)
- Allfather of the Norse gods (4)
- Trickster god in Norse mythology (4)
30 Clues: Egyptian sun god (2) • Roman god of war (4) • Greek god of war (4) • Roman god of the sea (7) • Winged horse of Greek myth (7) • Messenger god of the Romans (7) • Allfather of the Norse gods (4) • Ruler of the Greek underworld (5) • Egyptian god of mummification (6) • Norse end-of-the-world battle (8) • Egyptian god of the afterlife (6) • Falcon-headed Egyptian sky god (5) • ...
Vocab #7 2026-03-17
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- Chicago center offering education and care for immigrants
- the treaty that ended World War I
- British liner sunk by Germany
- payments made by a defeated state to compensate for war damages
- policy of extending a nation’s power/influence over other areas
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- the first international organization
- the period of excessive social and political reform from 1897-1920
- proposal by Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance against the United States
- exaggerated news
- 1900 Chinese uprising against foreign influence
- Roosevelt’s foreign policy using military threats
- U.S. policy promoting equal trade with China
- proposal made by Woodrow Wilson to establish the foundation for post-World War I peace
- war fought between Spanish and the United States in 1898
- mass movement of 6 million Black Americans to urban areas
- canal connecting Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
- type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches
17 Clues: exaggerated news • British liner sunk by Germany • the treaty that ended World War I • the first international organization • U.S. policy promoting equal trade with China • canal connecting Atlantic and Pacific Oceans • 1900 Chinese uprising against foreign influence • Roosevelt’s foreign policy using military threats • ...
WW1_Márkus_Dániel 2024-01-03
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- The peace treaties were signed here
- hinterland These were where the Acivians lived and worked
- This is the name given to the period when the two warring parties do not fight each other for a certain period of time.
- He was England's leader during the First and Second World Wars
- What was the name of the emperor whose assassination sparked the First World War?
- This is a vehicle that can travel underwater
- That's what they call it when the front line stops and there is no advance on either side.
- This vehicle was first used in this war and was it still recognisable for its large size and high firepower?
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- It was one of the bloodiest front lines of the First World War. Even Hungarians fought here.
- This is a biological weapon first used by the Germans.
- The Austro-Hungarian Empire
- He was the first Secretary General of the Soviet Union.
- He was President of the USA during and after the war.
- This was a defence against mustard gas.
- That's when you surround a country and cut it off from the rest of the world.
15 Clues: The Austro-Hungarian Empire • The peace treaties were signed here • This was a defence against mustard gas. • This is a vehicle that can travel underwater • He was President of the USA during and after the war. • This is a biological weapon first used by the Germans. • He was the first Secretary General of the Soviet Union. • ...
Washington Historical Events 2022-01-28
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- A plague that took Earth by storm, having millions of cases and deaths.
- In 1836, a fire had started and became one of the worse fires set at the time, completely destroying the economy.
- Midway through The Great Depression, a new dam started construction, gifting many jobs, at it's completion it brang mass amounts of electricity which helped in the incoming World War 2.
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- A great expedition of two men exploring and finding Washington.
- A mountain that erupted killing thousands through landslides, including a president.
- In the 1800s, there were 2 civilians who had started a war with the Cayuse Indians.
- Industry in WW2, contributing about 100k Aircraft.
- A fire that started in Oregon and later came to Washington, after 2 days the fire finally perished but left as one the greatest fire in Washington History.
- In 1962, there was an event to happen at Seattle, Washington. When it did, millions of people all around the world participated and Washington's Economy boosted tenfold.
- A bridge located in Washington that was destroyed 4 months later by aeroelastic force.
10 Clues: Industry in WW2, contributing about 100k Aircraft. • A great expedition of two men exploring and finding Washington. • A plague that took Earth by storm, having millions of cases and deaths. • In the 1800s, there were 2 civilians who had started a war with the Cayuse Indians. • ...
Chapter 9 Review 2022-01-04
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- Tecumseh's plan was to create a _______ of the many Native American tribes into one united force (starts with a C)
- This Native American woman travelled with Lewis and Clark and their Corps of Discovery and was an important contributor to the mission
- Although the War of 1812 ended in a tie, more Americans were now thinking about expanding the country’s __________ (starts with B)
- VOCAB the person currently in office
- Although the War of 1812 ended in a tie, the war also boosted Americans’ self-confidence and __________ (starts with P)
- The Federalists passed the ______ of 1801 to preserve Federalist ideals in the courts (2)
- He died after being shot in a famous duel against the vice president (last name only)
- VOCAB the act of forcing men into military or naval service
- He ultimately became president after the Election of 1800 (2 words, full name)
- Although the War of 1812 ended in a tie, the war showed that the ______ could stand on its own as a free nation (what’s the name of our country?)
- Another Democratic-Republican, he followed Jefferson to become the 4th President of the United States (last name only)
- VOCAB a law that limits trade and commerce with one or more nations
- Possibly the most important Supreme Court case in American history, where the judicial review was established. It was called ____ versus ____ (2)
- The Treaty of _____ ended the War of 1812
- Jefferson tried to stay _____ in the war with Britain and France
- Established in a major Supreme Court case, this is the process where laws are reviewed to see if they comply with the Constitution (2)
- In 1812, the United States went to war with _____ and its Native American allies
- Andrew Jackson became a national hero after the Battle of _______ near the end of the war (2)
- The United States purchased Louisiana from France for ____ million dollars (spell the number)
- This man, the leader of France, sold the Louisiana territory to the United States (first name only)
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- The Louisiana Purchase instantly _______ the size of our country
- Although the War of 1812 ended in a tie, America’s _______ did grow much stronger as a result (starts with E)
- ____ This future-president led the American attack on Native Americans at the Battle of Tippecanoe (last name only)
- Jefferson was the first president ever from the _____ party (2)
- Soon after attacking Washington D.C. in 1814, the British intended to attack _______ but could not get past the Americans fighting from Fort McHenry
- This group ultimately chose the president in 1800 after an electoral deadlock (3)
- His political career was ruined after murdering the former Treasury Secretary in a duel (last name only)
- Right before losing power as president, John Adams appointed several “______” to keep Federalist principles in the federal government (2)
- VOCAB An idea or law that goes against the principles of the U.S. Constitution is this
- Meriwether ______ and William _______ explored the newly acquired Louisiana Territory (Combine both last names together)
- During Britain’s 1814 attack on Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write a poem about what he saw. The poem’s words later became “________,” our national anthem. (4)
- This Native American leader attempted to create a strong Native American alliance, which failed after his death at the Battle of Thames during the War of 1812
- Britain angered Americans after continuously impressing American sailors into the British ____ (a branch of the military)
- VOCAB The taxes placed on imported and exported goods
- The low point of the War of 1812 for the U.S. was when the British attacked _____ and destroyed the Capitol and White House
- In response to the hostility shown by France and Britain on American trading ships, the United States passed the ________ of 1807 which stopped all foreign imports into the US (2)
36 Clues: VOCAB the person currently in office • The Treaty of _____ ended the War of 1812 • VOCAB The taxes placed on imported and exported goods • VOCAB the act of forcing men into military or naval service • Jefferson was the first president ever from the _____ party (2) • The Louisiana Purchase instantly _______ the size of our country • ...
World war 2 2024-04-09
7 Clues: explosion in a war • milatary plane used in combat • a person who is in the milatary • person who has served in the military • heavy duty artillery that shoots bombs • other countries who help you in a battle or war • war when most if not all countries are at war
World War 2 2024-12-18
World War 2 2025-01-22
7 Clues: The army for Hitler • The genocide of Jews • Where DDay took place • The dictator of Germany • Country that ended Hitler • The invaision to win back France • The discriminated culture in WW2
world war 2 2025-01-23
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- The primary continent where many of the significant battles of World War II took place, including the invasion of Normandy (D-Day) and the Battle of Stalingrad.
- One of the major Axis powers, involved in the Pacific Theatre and known for the attack on Pearl Harbor.
- Refers to agreements made at the end of World War I and during World War II, such as the Treaty of Versailles or the later treaties ending the war.
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- The coalition of nations including the United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and others, who fought against the Axis powers.
- The leading Axis power in Europe, led by Adolf Hitler, responsible for initiating World War II by invading Poland in 1939.
- The site of a surprise military attack by the Japanese on a US naval base in Hawaii on December 7, 1941.
- The alliance of Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II.
7 Clues: The alliance of Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II. • One of the major Axis powers, involved in the Pacific Theatre and known for the attack on Pearl Harbor. • The site of a surprise military attack by the Japanese on a US naval base in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. • ...
Vocab Crossword 2021-11-15
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- Powers-a defeated alliance
- same team
- Union – a federation of communist countries in Eastern Europe, led by Russia, from the time of the Russian Revolution until its collapse in 1991 at the end of the Cold War
- - When there is one leader who controls everything
- Vladimir – leader of the communist revolution in Russia during World War I
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- formal ceasefire
- - a downturn in economic activity
- of Versailles – the 1919 treaty which formally brought World War I to an end
- – a political movement in Germany, from the end of World War I through the end of World War II, which espoused totalitarian government, staunch nationalism, and racial supremacy
- – a political movement supporting strong, authoritarian government
10 Clues: same team • formal ceasefire • Powers-a defeated alliance • - a downturn in economic activity • - When there is one leader who controls everything • – a political movement supporting strong, authoritarian government • Vladimir – leader of the communist revolution in Russia during World War I • of Versailles – the 1919 treaty which formally brought World War I to an end • ...
A REFUGEE 2024-05-28
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- shrink away from something threatening.
- camp where they forced the Jews.
- where the Jews were forced to leave.
- a serious situation or sad.
- uncared for and filthy.
- were Josef ended up.
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- a angry frown.
- sentenced to a punishment.
- the people who followed Hitler.
- a result of world war 2.
- where a lot of Jews went to leave Germany.
- someone who is forced to leave their country.
- make a abrupt unsteady movement.
13 Clues: a angry frown. • were Josef ended up. • uncared for and filthy. • a result of world war 2. • sentenced to a punishment. • a serious situation or sad. • the people who followed Hitler. • camp where they forced the Jews. • make a abrupt unsteady movement. • where the Jews were forced to leave. • shrink away from something threatening. • where a lot of Jews went to leave Germany. • ...
Kayla Sparacino Article X-Word 2024-02-09
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- what was one main cause for the American revoultinary war?
- How were loyalist treated and how did they feel?
- who won the revolutinary War?
- What book did Thomas paine write?
- What month do we celebrate the Declaration of Independence?
- Where was the shot heard around the world?
- when did the revolutionary war begin?
- why were the minutemen called that?
- when was the Treaty Of Paris signed?
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- what started the revolutionary war?
- who formed the Committee of Correspondence?
- why did the patriots win the war what did they want?
- what did Paul Revere say in Lexington?
- The British had what solider?
- What Americans joined the ______ army?
- what did George Washington want in the Revoulinary War?
- What war did the British and Patriots fight in?
- When did the Revoultinary war End?
- When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
- Who was founding father of the United States?
- what was the Declaration of Independence known for?
- What were the loyalist known for?
22 Clues: The British had what solider? • who won the revolutinary War? • What book did Thomas paine write? • What were the loyalist known for? • When did the Revoultinary war End? • what started the revolutionary war? • when was the Treaty Of Paris signed? • when did the revolutionary war begin? • why were the minutemen called that? • what did Paul Revere say in Lexington? • ...
Humanities Crossword Puzzle 2024-09-23
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- Conflict between 2 or more nations
- Conflict between 2 or more organizations
- A source of civic power where a large amount of people share a common interest/goal
- The current democratic leader of Indonesia
- The ability to change/influence the course of events
- A source of civic power that is able to lead the other members of the group
- The conflict between multiple parties(usually opposing nations), that end with severe consequences
- System of Government whose leader passes on their position
- The German Dictator who orchestrated the 2nd World War
- A word of greek origins that refers to the system of government used to run a society
- The longest living leader of the Monarchy that is the UK
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- Conflict between 2 or more groups
- System of Government whose leader is elected by the people
- Conflict that occurs within an individual
- A source of civic power that keeps everyone in line with rules
- A state where opposing parties are at odds
- A form of Democracy that allows the people living in the nation to make decisions
- System of Government where power is concentrated in a single leader who acts without input from others
- A source of civic power that allows them to do more physical tasks
- A source of civic power which allows many financial paths to be opened up
- A source of civic power that keeps the peace and order
21 Clues: Conflict between 2 or more groups • Conflict between 2 or more nations • Conflict between 2 or more organizations • Conflict that occurs within an individual • A state where opposing parties are at odds • The current democratic leader of Indonesia • The ability to change/influence the course of events • The German Dictator who orchestrated the 2nd World War • ...
Cold War Terms 2025-05-06
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- Where did the Soviet Union place nuclear missiles in 1961
- The Bay of Pigs invasion was intended to overthrow Fidel ________
- The concept of trying to limit the spread of Communism
- Communist countries were generally anti-_______________
- US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis
- These became much more common in the US during the 1950s (2 words)
- When two countries each rush to build up a bigger and bigger supply of weapons (2 words)
- This city was divided in half by a wall during the Cold War
- Winston Churchill announced that an Iron ___________ had descended across Europe
- Communist countries were usually run by _______________
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- The Soviet Union and its allies formed the _____________ Pact in 1955
- The ______________ bomb had 67 times the force of the original atom bomb
- Program where the US gave money to Western European countries, to help them recover from World War II (2 words)
- An economic system where everyone is equal and there are no social classes or private property
- This person became US President after Truman
- The first satellite, sent into space by the Soviet Union
- _______________ wars are when two superpowers fight smaller wars in other countries, instead of challenging each other directly
- The ___________ Doctrine meant giving money to countries fighting communism
- Defensive alliance between the US, Canada, and other Western European countries, to offset the power of the Soviet Union
- An economic system based on individuals and private businesses building wealth by investing their capital
20 Clues: This person became US President after Truman • US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis • The concept of trying to limit the spread of Communism • Communist countries were generally anti-_______________ • Communist countries were usually run by _______________ • The first satellite, sent into space by the Soviet Union • ...
World History Crossword Puzzle 2021-11-29
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- A religion based on enlightenment, meditation, and physical labor.
- The Chinese nationalist's who fought against the Chinese Communist Party in the Chinese Civil War.
- The capitol of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic's
- The Soviet communist dictator during 1922 to 1953.
- Chairman of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic's during the 1950's.
- The Yugoslavian military commander who opposed Stalin's Soviet bloc, and wanted neutrality.
- The first American to orbit the earth in space.
- The dictator of Cuba.
- A Hindu nation created within the British Raj.
- An ideology originated from Karl Marx and his belief of how a socialist revolution should occur
- The United States aerodynamic cosmos program.
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- The president during the Korean War.
- A large wall was constructed inside of this city.
- The currency of West Germany, and the modern day Federal Republic of Germany.
- This person lead the Chinese Communist Party against the Kuomintang.
- A British politician who said that "an Iron Curtain has fallen over Europe"
- A key factor in the second type of nuclear bomb.
- Lead peaceful protests and hunger strikes for Indian independence
- The first man in space.
- A Nationalistic dictator that avoided the conflict of World War 2, and kept Spain neutral in the height of the Cold War.
- A revolution occurred in this country during October 23, 1956.
- The first satellite space.
22 Clues: The dictator of Cuba. • The first man in space. • The first satellite space. • The president during the Korean War. • The United States aerodynamic cosmos program. • A Hindu nation created within the British Raj. • The first American to orbit the earth in space. • A key factor in the second type of nuclear bomb. • A large wall was constructed inside of this city. • ...
COLD WAR: Cuban Missile Crisis & The Vietnam War 2018-04-10
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- Many Vietnamese fled their country in these
- SE Asian country supported by the US
- Canadian supersonic jet aircraft (2 wds)
- nuclear war amounted to (2 wds)
- Canadian Minister of External Affairs felt Canada should be this
- Communist controlled country in SE Asia (2 wds)
- formed minority government in 1963
- launched by N Vietnam simultaneously attacking cities in S Vietnam (2 wds)
- how it was proven Cuba was installing missile bases
- who Cuba turned to for support after US-backed invasion in 1961 (2 wds)
- In 1984, the last nuclear warheads were _______ from Canadian soil
- Trudeau defied US pressure by ___________ the communist gov't of China
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- Pearson criticized this US bombing campaign of N Vietnam (3 wds)
- Premier of the USSR
- The US ____ the Vietnam war
- US president during Cuban Missile Crisis
- US president who authorized bombing a SE Asian country
- Cuban President
- one of the countries who supplied weapons and aid to N Vietnam
- PM accused of being anti-American
- Canadian PM elected in 1968
- Vietnam was the first war recorded by __________ cameras
- US president who pledged to pull American troops out of SE Asia
- U.S. missile
24 Clues: U.S. missile • Cuban President • Premier of the USSR • The US ____ the Vietnam war • Canadian PM elected in 1968 • nuclear war amounted to (2 wds) • PM accused of being anti-American • formed minority government in 1963 • SE Asian country supported by the US • Canadian supersonic jet aircraft (2 wds) • US president during Cuban Missile Crisis • ...
MINNESOTA 2022-01-18
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- spam is a product of the __ company
- land of 10000 lakes
- clinic in Rochester
- food to millions of soldiers during World War 2
- the name Minnesota comes from __ language
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- one of the largest freshwater ports
- largest city in the Minnesota
- largest mall in the USA
- spam is abbreviation for spised __
- source of the Mississippi river
- national park protecting forested areas
- Minneapolis is proud of its art and __
- Horney company located in __
13 Clues: land of 10000 lakes • clinic in Rochester • largest mall in the USA • Horney company located in __ • largest city in the Minnesota • source of the Mississippi river • spam is abbreviation for spised __ • one of the largest freshwater ports • spam is a product of the __ company • Minneapolis is proud of its art and __ • national park protecting forested areas • ...
Computer Science History 2025-03-10
7 Clues: Steve Jobs • Help with math • Secret message • Built during World War 2 • PC (small and affordable.) • Helped make computers popular • The Analytical Engine (a mechanical computer)
Why WW2 Was a Crazy Time 2022-05-30
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- The acronym for the act which enabled the government to do anything as long as it was necessary for the war effort.
- Name of the Canadian icon that represented women serving in munition factories.
- Person who quoted “no such measures will be introduced”, referring to conscription (2 words)
- Forced military service for men. Also occurred in WW1.
- Which country did the Allies try to free but failed, but years later succeeded?
- Investment in the government to raise money for the war effort. (2 words)
- The separate task given to Canada when the Allies reached the Rhine River and Germany (4 words)
- Leader that subsidized farmers and poured money into public projects; citizens became delighted. (2 words)
- Which Member of Parliament was against going to war? (2 words)
- Battle in which the Canadians suffered the heaviest losses. (2 words)
- Port town in France where a massive Allied evacuation took place after German forces conquered France.
- Persecution of Jewish people
- What was the code name of the atomic bomb in which the Canadian government bought the Eldorado mine to produce uranium? (2 words)
- A country that Italy took control over due to its abundance in natural resources.
- Drug used to combat infections in soldiers
- The king held this to get Canadian’s views on conscription.
- A place soldiers were sent after being captured by the enemies and forced to work as slave labor. (1 Acronym + 1 word)
- German name for the “lightning war”.
- A minority group in Canada that got their property taken away and were sent out from the rest of the general public. (2 words)
- A national living in a country that is at war with his/her homeland (2 words)
- Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s name for Sicily and Italy during the Allied battle to recapture Europe from the south. (2 words)
- Men used this tactic as they were afraid or felt threatened by women in forces. (2 words)
- Fast, and small warships developed by Canada to protect convoys in the Atlantic ocean.
- Biggest allied invasion in WW2. (Un-hyphenated)
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- Men who flaunted their defiance against societal norms by wearing long jackets, added shoulder pads, etc.
- What material became unavailable from the Far East, and was also rationed?
- Extreme German nationalists who were very evil.
- Informal nickname for women serving in the naval service
- Where raids from the Germans, known as “the Blitz” occurred. (3 words)
- Acronym for the largest air training program in history that trained pilots and aircrew
- What did the “V” hand sign represent?
- How long did Canada wait to declare war after Britain? (2 words)
- Entitled the holder to receive only limited quantities of items such as sugar, coffee, etc. (2 words)
- Who had the power to control the price, supply and distribution of food, etc? (2 words)
- Action in which soldiers blasted or dug through walls to gain access to nearby rooms or buildings.
- Credited for changing Canada's economy from primarily agriculture to industry-based. (2 words)
- Women were not allowed to join ______ but were instead pilots, decoders, etc. (2 words)
- War was declared but no one did anything for around 6 months. (2 words)
- A province that was most against conscription in both WW1 and WW2.
- Used to strengthen the country’s industrial capacity. (2 words)
- Clapped into an internment camp for refusing to register for conscription and encouraging others as well (2 words)
- Act that gave the government emergency wartime powers. (3 words)
- What did Japan pull out of when they invaded Manchuria? (3 words)
- The name given to the date Hong Kong fell to the Japanese. (2 words)
- What President Roosevelt called the United States at the beginning of WW2. (3 words)
- A policy in which Canada mobilized its entirety of its resources. (2 words)
- Was ordered to bomb London and other British cities.
- A government where one person has total control over a citizen's political and social life.
- Difference between a man and a woman’s earnings. (2 words)
- Where Canadians landed on D-Day to invade France. (2 words)
50 Clues: Persecution of Jewish people • German name for the “lightning war”. • What did the “V” hand sign represent? • Drug used to combat infections in soldiers • Extreme German nationalists who were very evil. • Biggest allied invasion in WW2. (Un-hyphenated) • Was ordered to bomb London and other British cities. • Forced military service for men. Also occurred in WW1. • ...
The Queen Mary 2026-05-05
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- 13 The most famous door in the engine room
- War 2 The war in which the Queen Mary was called into service
- The decade Queen Mary rumors began
- Gray Ghost The Queen Mary's nickname during the war
- Room The room in which a young man was crushed to death
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- The infamous room where the ghost of a little girl can be heard
- Where the Queen Mary is kept
- Popular corporation that purchased the queen Mary
- Queen Mary The name of one of the worlds most haunted ships
9 Clues: Where the Queen Mary is kept • The decade Queen Mary rumors began • 13 The most famous door in the engine room • Popular corporation that purchased the queen Mary • Gray Ghost The Queen Mary's nickname during the war • Room The room in which a young man was crushed to death • Queen Mary The name of one of the worlds most haunted ships • ...
sectionalism 2026-01-08
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- The effort, after the Civil War, to
- Free from outside control;
- Focus on the interests of
- one belongs to
- into military
- The forced enrollment of
- region
- War
- formerly enslaved person
- them back to the Union
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- the seceded states and
- To withdraw from a larger
- government scalawag A white Southerner who
- Reconstruction
- of food and supplies
- A person who supported the
- cause during the
- Using naval vessels to prevent
- for a
- The civilian world in war time front
- or out of ports
- Northerner in the South
22 Clues: War • for a • region • into military • Reconstruction • one belongs to • or out of ports • cause during the • of food and supplies • the seceded states and • them back to the Union • Northerner in the South • The forced enrollment of • formerly enslaved person • To withdraw from a larger • Focus on the interests of • Free from outside control; • A person who supported the • ...
jfk crossword 2022-01-21
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- his oval office desk was in what room before he moved it
- the sport he played professionally
- also on his desk used for smoked cigars.
- shell on his desk engraved with a message
- confirmation name
- world war victory medal
- wifes name
- number of boats
- his blank got hit in the car
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- the city of assassination
- group he was a part of for 2 years
- one of the other sports he played
- -- heart award
- sunglasses with - shell
- he smoked 4 to 5 a day
15 Clues: wifes name • -- heart award • number of boats • confirmation name • he smoked 4 to 5 a day • sunglasses with - shell • world war victory medal • the city of assassination • his blank got hit in the car • one of the other sports he played • the sport he played professionally • group he was a part of for 2 years • also on his desk used for smoked cigars. • ...
Welcome to World History 2021-08-09
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- Place King Tut lived
- Only city in the world on 2 different continents
- Queen of England
- principal of Ben Hill
- Capitol of Florida
- Largest mountain chain in U.S.
- Large body of water off Florida's west coast
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- State with most people and home to Hollywood
- Newest American state, also furthest away
- War that got America independence
- Small island nation 90 miles from Florida
- Governor of Florida
- State with most land but small population
- Largest U.S. city with over 8 million people
- Capitol of England
15 Clues: Queen of England • Capitol of Florida • Capitol of England • Governor of Florida • Place King Tut lived • principal of Ben Hill • Largest mountain chain in U.S. • War that got America independence • Newest American state, also furthest away • Small island nation 90 miles from Florida • State with most land but small population • State with most people and home to Hollywood • ...
World War One Review 2017-02-28
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- The long knife on the end of a rifle
- _____________ always changes wars
- Forced to join the army
- The man on British recruitment posters
- ______ lead by donkeys
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- The Triple Entente was France, England, and _______
- What people of the time called World War One
- Soldiers would get painfully caught on this
- What PTSD was called in 1918
- The area between opposing trenches
- What happened to soldier's feet in the trenches
- World War One was a war of _________
- Made the soldiers cough their lungs out
13 Clues: ______ lead by donkeys • Forced to join the army • What PTSD was called in 1918 • _____________ always changes wars • The area between opposing trenches • The long knife on the end of a rifle • World War One was a war of _________ • The man on British recruitment posters • Made the soldiers cough their lungs out • Soldiers would get painfully caught on this • ...
The Cold War Crossword 2023-12-11
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- WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST COUNTRY CREATED?
- AFTER WORLD WAR II ENDED, WHO CONTINUED TO OCCUPY THE EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES?
- WHO TOOK OVER AS DICTATOR IN CUBA IN 1959 DURING THE CUBAN REVOLUTION?
- HOW LONG DID THE BERLIN AIRLIFT LAST?
- WHAT IS THE EVENT WHERE THE U.S. ANDTHE U.S.S.R. HAD TENSE RELATIONS AND THE THREAT OF NUCLEAR WAR?
- MIKHAIL GORBACHEV GAVE THE CITIZENS SOME ____.
- A STRUCTURE EAST GERMANY BUILT TO KEEP PEOPLE FROM FLEEING TO WEST GERMANY.
- A system of carrying supplies into East Berlin by plane day and night. British and American pilots flew in tons of food, fuel, and raw materials.
- WHAT WERE AREAS OF EXTREME TENSION?
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- THE PERSON WHO HAD THE IDEA TO PLANT MISSILES IN CUBA.
- WHEN DID THE SOVIET UNION COLLASPE?
- TODAY GERMANY HAS A ____ DEMOCRACY AND GREAT ECONOMY.
- BY THE 1980s, THE SOVIETS HAD NO ____ FREEDOMS.
- THE PERSON WHO BROUGHT FEAR TO PEOPLE ABOUT COMMUNISM.
- WHAT DID THE UNITED STATES AND THE SOVIET UNION DISAGREE ABOUT AFTER WORLD WAR II?
- WHEN DID EAST AND WEST GERMANY REUNITE AS ONE COUNTRY?
- WAS THE LEADER OF THE SOVIET UNION DURING WORLD WAR II?
- NORTH ANTLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION STANDS FOR WHAT ALLIANCE?
- AN IMAGINARY, DIVIDING LINE BETWEEN COMMUNISEASTERN COUNTRIES AND DEMOCRATIC WESTERNCOUNTRIES IN EUROPE.
- HOW MANY REPUBLICS WERE MADE DURING THE COLLASPE OF THE SOVIET UNION?
20 Clues: WHEN DID THE SOVIET UNION COLLASPE? • WHAT WERE AREAS OF EXTREME TENSION? • WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST COUNTRY CREATED? • HOW LONG DID THE BERLIN AIRLIFT LAST? • MIKHAIL GORBACHEV GAVE THE CITIZENS SOME ____. • BY THE 1980s, THE SOVIETS HAD NO ____ FREEDOMS. • TODAY GERMANY HAS A ____ DEMOCRACY AND GREAT ECONOMY. • THE PERSON WHO HAD THE IDEA TO PLANT MISSILES IN CUBA. • ...
WW1 2017-11-30
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- World ____ 1
- during war alliance with Russia
- cause of WW1 starts with n
- used by germans to convince mexico, zimmerman ____
- cause of WW1 starts with m
- leader of the successful defense in serbia
- the head of Britains navy
- pre-war alliance with Russia
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- Serbian terrorist group
- people that were killed, wounded, or captured during the war
- pre-war alliance with Germany
- during war alliance with Germany
- cause of WW1 starts with i
- the president of the US
- cause of WW1 starts with a
15 Clues: World ____ 1 • Serbian terrorist group • the president of the US • the head of Britains navy • cause of WW1 starts with i • cause of WW1 starts with n • cause of WW1 starts with m • cause of WW1 starts with a • pre-war alliance with Russia • pre-war alliance with Germany • during war alliance with Russia • during war alliance with Germany • leader of the successful defense in serbia • ...
WORLD WAR 1 LESSON 2 REVIEW 2024-02-09
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- GREAT BRITAIN, FRANCE, RUSSIA, JAPAN, ITALY
- WHAT DID RUSSIA NOT HAVE TO TRANSPORT ITS SUPPLIES?
- WHAT MOVED TROOPS NEAR PARIS AND SAVED THE CITY
- AREA OF FIGHTING IN FRANCE
- RUSSIA TIED UP HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF GERMAN SOLDIERS IN WHAT PART OF EUROPE?
- INFECTION THAT CAUSED YOU TO LOSE YOUR FEET
- WHEN NEITHER SIDE CAN WIN
- CAME TO THE AID OF THEIR ALLIES AND DECLARED WAR ON GERMANY
- GERMANY WOULD DEFEAT FRANCE EARLY IN THE WAR
- GROUP THAT HAD MORE MEN BUT HAD FEWER WEAPONS AND NO TECHNOLOGY
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- DECLARED WAR ON RUSSIA AND FRANCE
- GERMANY AND AUSTRIA-HUNGARY
- DUG TO PROTECT SOLDIERS FROM ENEMY FIRE
- GERMANY ATTACKED FRANCE AND GOT WITHIN A FEW MILES OF WHAT CITY
- PEOPLE THAT WERE ANGRY AND TOOK IT OUT ON CIVILIANS
- AREA BETWEEN THE TRENCHES WHERE NO ONE COULD SURVIVE
- SHIPMENTS OF SUPPLIES WERE BEING SUNK BY WHAT?
- BATTLE WHERE THE ALLIES ATTACKED GERMANY AND LOST 300,000 SOLDIERS
- COUNTRY THAT THOUGHT GERMANY HAD UNJUSTLY STARTED THE WAR
19 Clues: WHEN NEITHER SIDE CAN WIN • AREA OF FIGHTING IN FRANCE • GERMANY AND AUSTRIA-HUNGARY • DECLARED WAR ON RUSSIA AND FRANCE • DUG TO PROTECT SOLDIERS FROM ENEMY FIRE • GREAT BRITAIN, FRANCE, RUSSIA, JAPAN, ITALY • INFECTION THAT CAUSED YOU TO LOSE YOUR FEET • GERMANY WOULD DEFEAT FRANCE EARLY IN THE WAR • SHIPMENTS OF SUPPLIES WERE BEING SUNK BY WHAT? • ...
People, Places, and Culture of Norway 2019-03-03
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- Largest city in northern Norway
- City on southwestern coast of Norway
- Type of fiddle
- Capitol city
- People living in northern Norway sometimes called laplanders
- Country which invaded Norway during world war 2
- Norway uses a _____________ form of government
- Long deep inlet to sea formed by glaciers
- Second largest city, on west coast
- Country that ruled Norway until 1814
- Traditional folk dresses of Norway which vary by region
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- One of written standard forms of Norwegian
- Southernmost large city
- Fjord home of 7 sisters waterfall
- Hosted the Olympic games
- Medieval raiders from Norway
- Famous Norwegian playwright
- Famous Norwegian painter
18 Clues: Capitol city • Type of fiddle • Southernmost large city • Hosted the Olympic games • Famous Norwegian painter • Famous Norwegian playwright • Medieval raiders from Norway • Largest city in northern Norway • Fjord home of 7 sisters waterfall • Second largest city, on west coast • City on southwestern coast of Norway • Country that ruled Norway until 1814 • ...
Korean War 2022-05-20
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- Country bordering North Korea that joined in the military efforts of the war after they were threatened
- President when the war ended
- General who lead the attack on Inchon
- The parallel number of the border between North and South
- City where UN forces were pushed in the beginning of the war
- Signed to stop the fighting for peace discussions
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- Political ideology of North Korea, China, and Russia
- Country the main soldiers in the UN forces were from
- Country that had control of North Korea after World War Two
- Capital of South Korea
- Committee with intent on international peace
- Sea where the attack on Inchon was led from
- The two mile zone between North and South Korea
- Country that had control of Korea until the end of World War Two
14 Clues: Capital of South Korea • President when the war ended • General who lead the attack on Inchon • Sea where the attack on Inchon was led from • Committee with intent on international peace • The two mile zone between North and South Korea • Signed to stop the fighting for peace discussions • Political ideology of North Korea, China, and Russia • ...
Spelling Words Week 9 2021-03-10
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- We watch movies in class _______
- My dad _____ orange juice for me
- The boy's shoes looked _____
- A triangle has _______
- A mosquito drinks ______
- We are learning about World ____ 2
- My favorite holiday is July _____
- West Virginia has a lot of ________
- An angle more than 90 degree is called ______
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- The teacher said good _______
- I went to the farm and saw a ______
- In math we learn about _______ shapes
- The new mom was excited that her baby had been ____
- An angle less than 90 degrees is called ______
- We use our nose to _____
15 Clues: A triangle has _______ • A mosquito drinks ______ • We use our nose to _____ • The boy's shoes looked _____ • The teacher said good _______ • We watch movies in class _______ • My dad _____ orange juice for me • My favorite holiday is July _____ • We are learning about World ____ 2 • I went to the farm and saw a ______ • West Virginia has a lot of ________ • ...
The Cold War 2024-01-17
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- Provides inexpensive housing outside the city.
- A competition between nations for superiority.
- Created reliable trading partners.
- The first satellite the Soviet launched to be placed in orbit.
- The U.S will aid any country threatened by communism..
- North Korea was supplied and advised by the soviet union invading the south.
- The U.S used this during the cold war to prevent communism.
- An international organization.
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- The explosion of new infants
- Supply Berlin through the soviet blockade.
- The power of the people supports the country.
- A notional barrier separating the former soviet to prevent communism.
- Ongoing political rivalry between the U.S and the Soviet union that developed after World War 2
- The supreme court are the people.
- The competition between nations in the field of space exploration.
15 Clues: The explosion of new infants • An international organization. • The supreme court are the people. • Created reliable trading partners. • Supply Berlin through the soviet blockade. • The power of the people supports the country. • Provides inexpensive housing outside the city. • A competition between nations for superiority. • ...
Worlds of Fantasy 2021-11-03
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- – the hero/heroine is often a child who is ignorant and?
- – fantasy addresses both children and adults by establishing a…? (2 words)
- – another name for the hero/heroine. (3 words)
- – when the fantasy world co-exists with the real world. (2 words)
- – fantasy stories always have one (2 words)
- – When ordinary people believe in witchcraft and magical powers.
- – Harry Potter has this magical device.
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- – all good stories have one, it is when something is wrong.
- – this is what we call the impossible mission of the hero/heroine.
- – what the hero/heroine struggles against. (2 words)
- – often a very old type who helps or guides the hero.
- – find a synonym for get away – because this is what fantasy often lets you do.
- – stories which deal with what is impossible
- – what we call the main character, when she is a girl.
- – the thing which allows you to enter from the real world and into the fantasy world.
- – when the new fantasy world is the sole setting of the story. (2 words)
- – how do we define elements such as magic, imaginary beings and witch craft?
17 Clues: – Harry Potter has this magical device. • – fantasy stories always have one (2 words) • – stories which deal with what is impossible • – another name for the hero/heroine. (3 words) • – what the hero/heroine struggles against. (2 words) • – often a very old type who helps or guides the hero. • – what we call the main character, when she is a girl. • ...
Period 8 Vocabulary 2022-05-04
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- This was a war of ideals
- Short for Television
- This genre of music was popular in this era
- a set of policies and legislations in the 1960s
- This is the American Indian Movement
- This was a block to the east
- The president part of a big scandal in 1972 - 1974
- This movement was filled with people who opposed wars
- THis was a big crisis in 1973
- This war split the country in two
- People who opposed the ban of segregation
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- Countries like Cuba and other communist countries are known as ______ world countries
- This was a movement for civil rights.
- This was an invention that allowed food to be cooked/warmed at a decent pace. Especially frozen food.
- This was a policy created during the Cold War
- A group of women who sought freedom and equality
- This scandal ruined President Nixon's name
- Black people inspired by Malcom X created the _______ party.
- This war America won with the south
- Truman's program hele to continue from the new deal
- This was a block to the west
- When all the nations united, they created...
- The Race to Space
- Countries that are first or second world
- Countries like America and Europe are ___ world countries
- a congressional resolution designed to limit the U.S. president's ability to initiate or escalate military actions abroad.
26 Clues: The Race to Space • Short for Television • This was a war of ideals • This was a block to the east • This was a block to the west • THis was a big crisis in 1973 • This war split the country in two • This war America won with the south • This is the American Indian Movement • This was a movement for civil rights. • Countries that are first or second world • ...
Korean war 2022-05-20
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- Country bordering North Korea that joined in the military efforts of the war after they were threatened
- President when the war ended
- General who lead the attack on Inchon
- The parallel number of the border between North and South
- city where UN forces were pushed in the beginning of the war
- Signed to stop the fighting for peace discussions
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- Political ideology of North Korea, China, and Russia
- Country the main soldiers in the UN forces were from
- Country that had control of North Korea after World War Two
- Capital of South Korea
- Committee with intent on international peace
- Sea where the attack on Inchon was led from
- The two mile zone between North and South Korea
- Country that had control of Korea until the end of World War Two
14 Clues: Capital of South Korea • President when the war ended • General who lead the attack on Inchon • Sea where the attack on Inchon was led from • Committee with intent on international peace • The two mile zone between North and South Korea • Signed to stop the fighting for peace discussions • Political ideology of North Korea, China, and Russia • ...
Korean war 2022-05-20
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- Country bordering North Korea that joined in the military efforts of the war after they were threatened
- President when the war ended
- General who lead the attack on Inchon
- The parallel number of the border between North and South
- City where UN forces were pushed in the beginning of the war
- Signed to stop the fighting for peace discussions
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- Political ideology of North Korea, China, and Russia
- Country the main soldiers in the UN forces were from
- Country that had control of North Korea after World War Two
- Capital of South Korea
- Committee with intent on international peace
- Sea where the attack on Inchon was led from
- The two mile zone between North and South Korea
- Country that had control of Korea until the end of World War Two
14 Clues: Capital of South Korea • President when the war ended • General who lead the attack on Inchon • Sea where the attack on Inchon was led from • Committee with intent on international peace • The two mile zone between North and South Korea • Signed to stop the fighting for peace discussions • Political ideology of North Korea, China, and Russia • ...
Turing Crossword 2022-11-20
8 Clues: Germany Navy Name • Where D-Day Took Place • Guy who cracked enigma • Where Turing was employed • Turings College (Pre-PHD) • Belligerent in World War 2 • Turings childhood best friend • Last name; Working "The Bombe" with Turing
Turing Crossword 2022-11-20
8 Clues: Germany Navy Name • Where D-Day Took Place • Guy who cracked enigma • Where Turing was employed • Turings College (Pre-PHD) • Belligerent in World War 2 • Turings childhood best friend • Last name; Working "The Bombe" with Turing
World War 2 2021-02-26
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- The British used this policy to avoid war with Germany
- Initial position established by an army invading amphibiously
- the alliance of world Democracies or pro-west nations that fought against Germany
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- The act of taking and integrating territory from another sovereign nation
- Fortified area on the French border with Germany
- German dictator during WWII
- The alliance of Fascist powers in Europe
7 Clues: German dictator during WWII • The alliance of Fascist powers in Europe • Fortified area on the French border with Germany • The British used this policy to avoid war with Germany • Initial position established by an army invading amphibiously • The act of taking and integrating territory from another sovereign nation • ...
World War 2 2026-04-30
7 Clues: America's friends • Japan bombed america • things that went boom • self sacrificing plane • they sent Jews here to die • bombed Japan as payback for pearl harbor • the allies come to save the day on the shore of a beach in france
Crossword 2022-05-21
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- The elevator operator who set up Holden with Sunny
- Holden's theater date
- Holden talked to them at the sandwich bar
- allie died from it
- Main character in the book
- only class that Holden passed
- Soldier who fought in World War 2
- Holden lied to this boy on the train
- Holden's brother in Hollywood
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- Allies glove had these written on it
- Holden liked it because everything there stayed there
- D.B.'s job in Hollywood
- Holden hates people who are this
- Holden's dead brother
- Roomed next to Holden at Pency
- English teacher
- name of prep school that Holden leaves
- Holden's younger sister
18 Clues: English teacher • allie died from it • Holden's theater date • Holden's dead brother • D.B.'s job in Hollywood • Holden's younger sister • Main character in the book • only class that Holden passed • Holden's brother in Hollywood • Roomed next to Holden at Pency • Holden hates people who are this • Soldier who fought in World War 2 • Allies glove had these written on it • ...
Key concepts 8.1-9.3 crossword 2021-05-26
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- The ____ strike was a big railroad strike/boycott across the US.
- The _____ missle crisis was when the soviets tried to install missles in _____. The US intervened.
- The "____ of gold" was a speech made by William Jennings Bryan in support of silver currency.
- The first space satellite launched by the soviets and sparked the Space Race.
- US agency in charge of space travel.
- The war between the US and the Soviet Union. (2 words)
- Truman ________ was the plain to bring aid to Greece and Turkey.
- The North Atlantic Treaty Alliances otherwise known as _______.
- The US president, Ronald ______, had an acting career before becoming elected.
- The scandal that led to Nixon's resignation.
- African Americans to enter a white high school in Arkansas.
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- (2 words) The increase in births from 1946 to 1964.
- The ____ ____ (2 words) nine were the first
- The ____ rights act of 1965. Made discriminatory things like literacy tests illegal.
- The ________ plan was meant to provide economic aid to Europe after the second world war.
- The _____ region. Southwest and southeast region that was majorly conservative.
- ________ v Board of education. The case that overruled Plessy v Ferguson.
- The _____ theory was that if one nation fell to communism many others would follow in suit.
- The case that legalized abortion and said it was the womans privacy.
- ______ Luther King Jr. is a very famous civil rights activist. You might know him from the quote "
20 Clues: US agency in charge of space travel. • The ____ ____ (2 words) nine were the first • The scandal that led to Nixon's resignation. • (2 words) The increase in births from 1946 to 1964. • The war between the US and the Soviet Union. (2 words) • African Americans to enter a white high school in Arkansas. • The North Atlantic Treaty Alliances otherwise known as _______. • ...
World War I Review 2020-03-20
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- Who led the American Expeditionary Force that sided with the Allies in World War I? (three words) (JOINS)
- By 1914, Europe had divided into two blocs, each containing three countries. People thought this ______ would keep the peace. (three words) (ALLIANCES)
- This treaty gave Germany an advantage by Russia giving them strategic territory on the Eastern front so Germany could send troops to the Western front. (four words, use correct punctuation) (JOINS)
- The term for an agreement to end the fighting of a war. (JOINS)
- The development of Alliances before the start of World Warw I were basedupon the placement of what country? (ALLIANCES)
- The name of the peace agreement decided upon at the World Peace Conference in Paris in 1919? (POST)
- Ethnic groups demanding their own countries or independence from their mother countries is an example of which of the five causes of World War I? (CAUSES)
- A policy of avoiding involvement in world affairs. (CAUSES)
- The term for defense agreements among nations. (CAUSES)
- The name of the action taken by Great Britain to prevent Germany from getting supplies, even from the United States. (two words) (NEUT)
- To have or to show success. (CAUSES)
- In 1881, Germany's chancellor made a "friendship with Austria-Hungary and Russia to combat their geographical location. This was called the "Three Emperor's League", which in German is: (ALLIANCES)
- The term for the limitation of use of a product, particularly in wartime. (HOME)
- What two countries HATED each other? (two words - alphabetical order) (ALLIANCES)
- A feeling of intense loyalty to one's country or group. (CAUSES)
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- What weapon did Germany use against U.S. merchant ships going to Great Britain? (use correct punctuation) (NEUT)
- Germany taking control of the territory of Alsace-Lorraine is an example of which of the five causes of World War I? (CAUSES)
- The United States lending money to Great Britain and France could be seen as an example which of the five causes of World War I? (CAUSES)
- The group that President Wilson created and very much wanted to see through; however, the US Senate decided against becoming apart of.
- A trench that was the closest to where the fighting was expected to be. (three words, use correct punctuation) (TRENCH)
- Which battle saved Paris from German invasion, but made clear that a stalemate would occur on the Western front? (four words) (MOD)
- The term for ideas or information designed and spread to influence opinion. (HOME)
- What is the name of the group that led the Russian Revolution of 1917? (JOINS)
- What was the name of the agreement between Germany and the United States regarding submarine warfare? (two words) (NEUT)
- In addition to his friendship with Austria-Hungary and Russia, what other nation did Germany enter into an agreement with in 1882? (ALLIANCES)
- The term for the gathering of resources and the preparation for war. (HOME)
- What country intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram? (two words) (JOINS)
- People who share a common heritage or ancestry. (two words) (CAUSES)
- What was the most deadly weapon used during World War I? (two words) (MOD)
- Who did President Wilson appoint to oversee the Food Administration? (two words) (HOME)
- What nation did Russia enter into an alliance with after Kaiser Wilhelm (and his silly mustache) turned on them? (ALLIANCES)
- What was the name of the plan the Germans used to try and surprise the French? (two words with correct punctuation) (TRENCH)
- A buildup or strengthening of a country's military. (CAUSES)
- The nickname for American soldiers. (JOINS)
34 Clues: To have or to show success. (CAUSES) • The nickname for American soldiers. (JOINS) • The term for defense agreements among nations. (CAUSES) • A policy of avoiding involvement in world affairs. (CAUSES) • A buildup or strengthening of a country's military. (CAUSES) • The term for an agreement to end the fighting of a war. (JOINS) • ...
Humanities Revision 2016-03-02
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- A state forming and alliance with another state(6)
- The treaty that ended World War I(6,2,10)
- A place with a large numbers of people such as political prisoners (13, 5)
- Formed based on Wilson's idea, known as the guardian of world peace (6,2,7)
- A political ideology that believes in private ownership rather than by state (10)
- A political ideology where there is government led by a dictator, and they have
- The period of time where the stock exchange collapsed that resulted in unemployment and poverty. (11)
- Rulers with total control and absolute power(9)
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- power (7)
- A person captured during war (8, 2, 3)
- A revolution in Russia that occurred in 1917.(9,10)
- a stock exchange (5,6)
- An association formed for mutual benefits
- A policy of conceding to aggression by a warlike nation (11)
- Misleading or biased information used to promote a political point of view (10)
- A political ideology where the government owns all property and wealth and the person is given back according to their ability (9)
- A political ideology that comes from fascism (6)
- A group of countries that signed the Tripartite Act, consisted of Germany, Italy and Japan (4, 5)
- The "perfect" race with blond hair and blue eyes. (5, 4)
19 Clues: power (7) • a stock exchange (5,6) • A person captured during war (8, 2, 3) • The treaty that ended World War I(6,2,10) • An association formed for mutual benefits • Rulers with total control and absolute power(9) • A political ideology that comes from fascism (6) • A state forming and alliance with another state(6) • A revolution in Russia that occurred in 1917.(9,10) • ...
Humanities Revision 2016-03-02
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- A political ideology that believes in private ownership rather than by state (10)
- A political ideology where the government owns all property and wealth and the person is given back according to their ability (9)
- The treaty that ended World War I(6,2,10)
- The "perfect" race with blond hair and blue eyes. (5, 4)
- A political ideology where there is government led by a dictator, and they have
- A place with a large numbers of people such as political prisoners (13, 5)
- Rulers with total control and absolute power(9)
- A state forming and alliance with another state(6)
- A person captured during war (8, 2, 3)
- A group of countries that signed the Tripartite Act, consisted of Germany, Italy and Japan (4, 5)
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- power (7)
- a stock exchange (5,6)
- A revolution in Russia that occurred in 1917.(9,10)
- Misleading or biased information used to promote a political point of view (10)
- The period of time where the stock exchange collapsed that resulted in unemployment and poverty. (11)
- Formed based on Wilson's idea, known as the guardian of world peace (6,2,7)
- An association formed for mutual benefits
- A policy of conceding to aggression by a warlike nation (11)
- A political ideology that comes from fascism (6)
19 Clues: power (7) • a stock exchange (5,6) • A person captured during war (8, 2, 3) • The treaty that ended World War I(6,2,10) • An association formed for mutual benefits • Rulers with total control and absolute power(9) • A political ideology that comes from fascism (6) • A state forming and alliance with another state(6) • A revolution in Russia that occurred in 1917.(9,10) • ...
Maus Vocab 2024-05-24
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- asustado; Vladek felt ______ when he went to war.
- _______ are people who were captured and forced to live and work in bad conditions
- capturar; when a person is taken and they cannot escape
- someone who continues to live in terrible conditions
- Lucia wanted to be _____ but Vladek did not.
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- Maus takes place during World _____ 2.
- where Jewish people were forced to live in bad conditions
- unfair treatment because of race or religion
- depresión; Anja had _________ after Richieu was born.
- When Anja was depressed, she had to go to a psychiatric _______.
- tratar a; The Nazis _______ the Jews very badly.
- Vladek lived in the prison camp with ______ temperatures.
- Before Anja, Vladek had a ______ named Lucia.
- At first, Vladek was scared to _____ his gun. '
14 Clues: Maus takes place during World _____ 2. • unfair treatment because of race or religion • Lucia wanted to be _____ but Vladek did not. • Before Anja, Vladek had a ______ named Lucia. • At first, Vladek was scared to _____ his gun. ' • tratar a; The Nazis _______ the Jews very badly. • asustado; Vladek felt ______ when he went to war. • ...
Cold War Vocab 2025-04-28
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- A reason nuclear missiles were never fired
- 2 countries use smaller countries to fight in a _____ War.
- Gorbacheve allowed for economic freedom for Russians
- President who said he is the same as a “Berliner”
- America & Russia wanted to be the first to the moon
- Mikhail Gorbacheve created “openness” in Russia
- Name for Russia and all of its countries
- Invisible bubble for the USSR
- 1 of the top countries in the world
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- Where to go if there is a bomb is coming, ______ Shelter
- Each side is waiting for the other start a war
- The _____ and hammer are part of the Russian flag
- Goal of America to keep Communism from spreading
- President Reagan created this system to shoot any missiles coming at America
14 Clues: Invisible bubble for the USSR • 1 of the top countries in the world • Name for Russia and all of its countries • A reason nuclear missiles were never fired • Each side is waiting for the other start a war • Mikhail Gorbacheve created “openness” in Russia • Goal of America to keep Communism from spreading • The _____ and hammer are part of the Russian flag • ...
Famous Texans 2024-04-03
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- This famous Texan was accepted to University of Texas Medical Branch, which only allowed one Mexican-American each year
- President Franklin Roosevelt needed a strong leader to calm the ranks in lead this fleet
- Due to Major Garcia bravery and actions in battle, he was awarded many of these
- Eisenhower planned the largest ____________ attach ever attempted, including ove 6,000 ships, 11,000 aircraft and 155,000 troops
- During President Eisenhower's presidency, Oveta Hobby served as the _____________ secretary of the new Department of Health, Education and Welfare
- This famous Texan played an important role in World War II as the leader who developed the plan to overtake the Japanese in the Pacific
- This famous Texan became the first African American sailor to be awarded the Navy Cross
- This famous Texan was appointed as Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in World War II
- Audie Murphy earned awards for his skill as this role during basic training
- Oveta Culp Hobby was the first woman to receive the Distinguished Service Medal as this ranking in the Army
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- Using his leadership skills, organizational abilities and humility, Dwight D. Eisenhower would become the most powerful person in the United States
- This famous Texan became the most decorated soldier of World War II
- Eisenhower was the leader of ALL the Allied forces. He was the commander of the American forces as well as _____ other countries
- To deal with jobs left undone due to shortages of men during the war, Hobby became the director of this program.
- An aircraft carrier was name after Doris (Dorie) Miller in _________ 2020
- This famous Texan would become the War Department's Women's Interest Section during World War II
- In 1984, Garcia was awarded the American Medal of Freedom for ____________ & activism
- Dwight D. Eisenhower was a commander training tank crews in San Antonio at this fort.
- Hector Garcia left the army in this high ranking position
- Chester Nimitz signed as the U.S. _____________________ when Japan formally surrendered to the U.S. in September of 1945
- Nimitz decided this strategy would be best to stop the Japanese from expanding.
21 Clues: Hector Garcia left the army in this high ranking position • This famous Texan became the most decorated soldier of World War II • An aircraft carrier was name after Doris (Dorie) Miller in _________ 2020 • Audie Murphy earned awards for his skill as this role during basic training • ...
Unit 3 Vocab. Review 2022-03-01
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- series of religious reforms that created Protestant churches (2 words)
- transfer of plants, animals and ideas from the New World to the Old World (2 words)
- belief in many gods
- an invention that allowed books to be created faster and therefore made them more available to people (2 words)
- beliefs, customs and culture of a specific group of people
- our sense of self
- illegal or dishonest actions
- native to a certain area
- belief in one god
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- widespread outbreak of an infectious disease
- a court set up by the Church to try people accused of heresy
- non-religious
- main motivations for European exploration (3 words)
- Spanish conqueror of the New World
- religious reforms based on the ideas of John Calvin
- Declared invalid based on church laws
- the crime of holding a belief that goes against established doctrine
- a paid pardon given by the Roman Catholic Church in exchange for the forgiveness of sins
- (2 words) form of slavery used by the Spanish to enslave the native people of the New World
- official split between the Roman Catholic Church and the bzyantine church (2 words)
20 Clues: non-religious • our sense of self • belief in one god • belief in many gods • native to a certain area • illegal or dishonest actions • Spanish conqueror of the New World • Declared invalid based on church laws • widespread outbreak of an infectious disease • main motivations for European exploration (3 words) • religious reforms based on the ideas of John Calvin • ...
History of Tariffs - a timeline overview 2021-11-27
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- replaced GATT
- includes U.S., Canada, and Mexico
- this tariff resulted from the legalization of income tax and industrial expansion
- NAFTA replaced by this
- Recently the U.S. has had more _____ administrations
- the goal of this is to minimize trade barriers by reducing quotas, tariffs, and subsidies
- was in response to the British - French War
- after WWII tariffs significantly _____
- focuses on Central America
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- encouraged the unrest between the North and South
- after World War II the U.S. started seeing the benefit in this
- created to help protect agriculture commodities as well as others with the stock market crash
- this act had 2 main goals, 1 of which being to create revenue for the government
13 Clues: replaced GATT • NAFTA replaced by this • focuses on Central America • includes U.S., Canada, and Mexico • after WWII tariffs significantly _____ • was in response to the British - French War • encouraged the unrest between the North and South • Recently the U.S. has had more _____ administrations • after World War II the U.S. started seeing the benefit in this • ...
Indigenous Way of life. 2024-06-19
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- Indigenous tribes did not believe land could be ...
- Killed enemies would be ________ and these would be used to decorate tipis.
- The bravest action in battle was called counting...
- Portable shelter used by Indigenous tribes to travel the Plains.
- This 'Great Spirit' was the most important spirit.
- Black Hills in Dakota was the Lakota Tribes _________ land.
- Each tribe was led by a...
- Tribes believed they could contact the spirit world through...
- This was done before a big hunt to draw the herd closer and give thanks to the spirts.
- Indigenous people believed everything in the world had a ...
- Tribes were a ___________ society and ancestors were traced through the women.
- Buffalo hunts happened 2-3 times a ...
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- Considered equal to men in the tribe, just had different roles to fulfil.
- Tribes would go to war and raid other tribes for...
- There was more women then men so _____________ was allowed.
- Travelling lifestyle
- Buffalo meat was turned into...
- Believed the power of the world worked in...
- Children did not attend _________ but learnt skills from their elders that they would need as adults.
- Tribes would not go to war in...
- These members of the tribe were in charge of the spiritual aspects of the community.
- After a hunt women did what to the buffalo?
- These were a sign of wealth and made travelling and hunting easier.
- Each tribe was split into smaller groups called...
- Often gave advice at council meetings but could be left behind once they could not keep up with the tribe.
25 Clues: Travelling lifestyle • Each tribe was led by a... • Buffalo meat was turned into... • Tribes would not go to war in... • Buffalo hunts happened 2-3 times a ... • After a hunt women did what to the buffalo? • Believed the power of the world worked in... • This 'Great Spirit' was the most important spirit. • Each tribe was split into smaller groups called... • ...
Nathan's water system crossword puzzle 2024-11-19
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- a large body of salt water
- water that is drinkable (2 words)
- the biggest ocean in the world (2 words)
- a major lack of water in a area
- like a ocean but smaller
- a moving body of fresh water
- artificial lake where water is stored
- the smallest ocean in the world (2 words)
- when a river flows into a still body of water
- a overflow of water
- a area where water runoff collects to one point (2 words)
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- a underground layer of fresh or saline water
- a bowl of water surrounded by land
- 60% of the worlds fresh water is held here (3 words)
- all water found on the surface, underground, and in the air
- a moving landform made of dense ice or snow
- the biggest drainage basin in the world (2 words)
- one of the great lakes (2 words)
- water that naturally has lots of salt in it
19 Clues: a overflow of water • like a ocean but smaller • a large body of salt water • a moving body of fresh water • a major lack of water in a area • one of the great lakes (2 words) • water that is drinkable (2 words) • a bowl of water surrounded by land • artificial lake where water is stored • the biggest ocean in the world (2 words) • the smallest ocean in the world (2 words) • ...
Rocket Science 2018-09-13
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- third law of motion when they discover for every action theres an equal and oppiste reaction
- when a rocket is about to launch the countdown goes 3, 2, 1 ____
- of pressure what is the point where pressure field acts on the body
- our plane ride was pretty rough and ____. It was awful
- all of the sudden a felt a sudden ____ and realized it was the school bully
- this is so heavy I have to ____ it
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- Sometimes magnets are ____ to each other because the wrong sides don't connect
- my spacecraft just made an alteration and I think it was because of the ___
- you get to outer space with this
- Von Braun He led the development of the V-2 rockets which Germany used during World War 2
- the wind ____ did not exceed in 20 km
- our plane ride was calm and ____. Thank goodness there was no turbulance
- Robert H. Goddard who was the first person in the world to build a liquid-fueled rocket?
- impulse generated thrust divided by the propellent mass flow rate
14 Clues: you get to outer space with this • this is so heavy I have to ____ it • the wind ____ did not exceed in 20 km • our plane ride was pretty rough and ____. It was awful • when a rocket is about to launch the countdown goes 3, 2, 1 ____ • impulse generated thrust divided by the propellent mass flow rate • ...
Unit Twelve Part One - 1980s-1990s 2026-05-06
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- This was the first operation of the Persian Gulf War - it was the period of preparation in 1990 ahead of the offensive operation scheduled for January 1991. (2 words/no spaces)
- This was the second operation of the Persian Gulf War beginning on January 17, 1991. It consisted of an initial wave of air strikes followed by a four day military conflict that resulted in the removal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait. (2 words/no spaces)
- This country was the aggressor in the Persian Gulf War, invading Kuwait in 1990.
- This invention changed the way that Americans saw events occurring in the US and around the world. It allows for live footage and up to the minute information to be spread, often accompanied by attention grabbing visuals.
- In 1977, activists staged the __ ___ __-__, the longest non-violent occupation of a federal building in U.S. history, demanding that the government enforce existing anti-discrimination laws. (4 word term with hyphen between 3rd and 4th words)
- This conflict began when Iraq invaded Kuwait and resulted in a 34 nation coalition creating a cooperative plan that resulted in a relatively quick victory. (2 words/no spaces)
- The economic boom of the 1980s was caused by cheap ___ with low interest rates that has allowed Americans to purchase things that otherwise would have been too expensive.
- This individual was president during the majority of the 1980s, including when the Challenger tragedy occurred. He utilized television to communicate with the American people.
- This was the key objective for using the new F-117 aircraft. This allowed for entry into Iraqi airspace without being detected, which ultimately allowed for less loss of lives then and during the subsequent military actions.
- This individual was the leader of Iraq during the Persian Gulf War who was given the ultimatum of withdrawing by January 15, 1991.
- Following the Vietnam War, the US was only willing to get involved in the Persian Gulf War if it was fought through a multi-nation ____, with support from other countries.
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- This space shuttle, launched in 1986, exploded 73 seconds after take off reminding Americans that unfortunately with progress often comes a human cost.
- This act was signed into law by George H.W. Bush in 1990. The law represented a promise that the "shameful wall of exclusion" would finally come tumbling down. (4 words/no spaces)
- For much of the 20th century, disability was viewed through a medical model. By the 1960s and 70s, activists began to challenge this, proposing a ___ ___ ___that argued the primary problem was a society that built barriers that prevented equal participation. (3 words/no spaces)
- This nickname was given to Ronald Reagan due to his use of the television to connect with Americans during his impactful speeches. (2 words/no spaces)
- This invention was initially only used by the government due to its original size and expensive. Ultimately the personal ____, created and funded by start-up companies and every day Americans, has allowed for most Americans to own one. Today they are even more impactful due to the connectivity provided by the internet.
- This individual is the only US president to have resigned from the presidency. He chose to step down following the Watergate Scandal and beginning of the subsequent impeachment trial.
- This country was invaded by Iraq in August 1990, leading to the start of the Persian Gulf War.
- On March 12, 1990, over 60 activists abandoned their wheelchairs and mobility aids during the "___ ___" up the 88 stone steps of the U.S. Capitol creating a powerful visual demonstration to promote the passage of the ADA. (2 words/no spaces)
- This individual was president during the signing of the ADA and the Persian Gulf War. (FULL name - 1st name, 2 initials, last name/no spaces)
20 Clues: This country was the aggressor in the Persian Gulf War, invading Kuwait in 1990. • This country was invaded by Iraq in August 1990, leading to the start of the Persian Gulf War. • This individual was the leader of Iraq during the Persian Gulf War who was given the ultimatum of withdrawing by January 15, 1991. • ...
1950 and 60s 2021-05-18
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- low-interest loans to veterans of WWII and Korean War for housing and college
- This provided billions of dollars for housing, medical programs, and welfare programs
- Provided system of mass transportation between urban areas, but also a highway system to transport military vehicles, troops, supplies if needed during the Cold War
- neighborhoods outside of cities
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- schools in the south
- Had Small family's lived in suburbs
- who was the first black american who when to
- what happened after world war 2
- this group challenged segregation in the courts
9 Clues: schools in the south • what happened after world war 2 • neighborhoods outside of cities • Had Small family's lived in suburbs • who was the first black american who when to • this group challenged segregation in the courts • low-interest loans to veterans of WWII and Korean War for housing and college • ...
Crossword 2022-05-21
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- The elevator operator who set up Holden with Sunny
- Holden's theater date
- Holden talked to them at the sandwich bar
- allie died from it
- Main character in the book
- only class that Holden passed
- Soldier who fought in World War 2
- Holden lied to this boy on the train
- Holden's brother in Hollywood
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- Allies glove had these written on it
- Holden liked it because everything there stayed there
- D.B.'s job in Hollywood
- Holden hates people who are this
- Holden's dead brother
- Roomed next to Holden at Pency
- English teacher
- name of prep school that Holden leaves
- Holden's younger sister
18 Clues: English teacher • allie died from it • Holden's theater date • Holden's dead brother • D.B.'s job in Hollywood • Holden's younger sister • Main character in the book • only class that Holden passed • Holden's brother in Hollywood • Roomed next to Holden at Pency • Holden hates people who are this • Soldier who fought in World War 2 • Allies glove had these written on it • ...
Island of the Dead 2014-07-14
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- carrying a weapon often a gun
- things shoved in corpses mouths
- husband or wife
- to join together two or more things
- this country used the plague in World War 2
- animals that brought the disease (accord. to story)
- creatures Venetians believed the corpses became
- to push with force
- number of years the plague existed
- a long narrow waterway made for boats
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- one in ____ people were killed
- to put in danger
- disease killing thousands
- city with canals and islands
- a deep hole in the ground
- someone who attacks or takes over by force
- a dead body
- land form of Lazzaretto Nuovo
18 Clues: a dead body • husband or wife • to put in danger • to push with force • disease killing thousands • a deep hole in the ground • city with canals and islands • carrying a weapon often a gun • land form of Lazzaretto Nuovo • one in ____ people were killed • things shoved in corpses mouths • number of years the plague existed • to join together two or more things • ...
Modern Trivia 2023-03-30
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- President Woodrow Wilson’s plan for world peace (3 words)
- 7th President of the United States (2 words)
- The first state
- Mickey ____
- “The Great Bambino” (2 words)
- The first woman to win a Nobel Prize (2 words)
- Treaty that ended WWI (3 words)
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- The current President of the United States of America (3 words)
- The longest river in the world
- The most energetic type of light (2 words)
- The head of the Catholic Church
- 5 - 7 - 5 syllable poem
- The current monarch of Great Britain (2 words)
- The highest mountain in the world
- The Great ____
15 Clues: Mickey ____ • The Great ____ • The first state • 5 - 7 - 5 syllable poem • “The Great Bambino” (2 words) • The longest river in the world • The head of the Catholic Church • Treaty that ended WWI (3 words) • The highest mountain in the world • The most energetic type of light (2 words) • 7th President of the United States (2 words) • The current monarch of Great Britain (2 words) • ...
The Cold War 2024-03-27
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- Plan: a U.S. aid plan designed to promote economic recovery in Europe after World War II
- to become involved in something in order to influence what happens
- to put an end to or get rid of
- War: the global struggle for power and influence between the United States and the Soviet Union that followed World War II
- Nations: an international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among the world’s nations
- the act of getting or obtaining something
- people or things injured or destroyed
- the U.S. policy of fighting the spread of communism by limiting it to countries where it already existed
- Wall: a wall dividing East and West Germany
- war: a war in which the superpowers backed different sides, which acted as substitutes (proxies) for the superpowers themselves
- an economic system based on the idea that farms and businesses should be owned in common by the workers who do the labor
- World: poorer, less-developed nations in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
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- a list of people or groups who are under suspicion for something and are thus excluded from certain opportunities
- close watch kept over someone or something, especially by a detective or investigator
- to declare to be blameworthy or evil
- to be most noticeable within a group
- an economic system based on private ownership of farms and businesses
- the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information
- shelters: a living area underground to protect themselves in case of a nuclear attack.
- race: a competition to develop and manufacture more and more powerful weapons
20 Clues: to put an end to or get rid of • to declare to be blameworthy or evil • to be most noticeable within a group • people or things injured or destroyed • the act of getting or obtaining something • Wall: a wall dividing East and West Germany • the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information • to become involved in something in order to influence what happens • ...
Naturalization Test: last 50 2025-04-24
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- July 4
- US capital city
- the date of the Declaration of Independence in 1771
- a citizen promises to be..........
- longest river
- west coast ocean
- borders Mexico
- gun
- 9/11
- Christianty or Islam
- caused the colonists to fight the king
- war fought in 1800s
- lived in America before the colonists
- the main concern of the USA during the Cold War
- territory bought in 1803
- fought for civil rights
- where the Constitution was written
- Star Spangled Banner
- a general in World War II
- was fought in the 1900s
- to be active
- tried to end racial discrimination
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- led to the Civil War
- father of our country
- fought for women's rights
- wrote the Declaration of Independence
- was a writer of the Constitution
- the age to vote
- a US territory
- number of original states
- The colonists came to the New World for
- the month when you file taxes
- document that freed the slaves
- east coast ocean
- Africans
- was president during World War I
- citizens must.............the laws
- president who freed the slaves
- Native American tribe
- the pledge of allegiance shows loyalty to the....
- the USA fought during WWII
- was written in 1787
- borders Canada
- number of states and stars on flag
- a national holiday in December
- was president during the Great Depression
- first president
- number of colonies and stripes on flag
- a national holiday in November
- the age a man registers for the Selective Service
- first postmaster
- the location of the Statue of Liberty
52 Clues: gun • 9/11 • July 4 • Africans • to be active • longest river • a US territory • borders Mexico • borders Canada • US capital city • the age to vote • first president • west coast ocean • east coast ocean • first postmaster • war fought in 1800s • was written in 1787 • led to the Civil War • Christianty or Islam • Star Spangled Banner • father of our country • Native American tribe • fought for civil rights • ...
WWII Knowledge Check 2022-03-08
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- a policy of national isolation by abstention from alliances and other international political and economic relations
- to make certain of something; to guarantee
- a commitment or a connection to
- a swift and sudden military attack; used by the Germans during World War II
- elimination or prohibition of weapons, fortifications, and other military installations
- satisfying reasonable demands of dissatisfied powers in an effort to maintain peace and stability
- the British term for the German air raids on British cities and towns during World War II
- the military force occupying a country or the policies carried out by it
- a person who assists the enemy
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- the refusal to take sides or become involved in wars between other nations
- a determining condition; state of affairs
- the deliberate mass murder or physical extinction of a particular racial or political or cultural group
- to influence or control
- the process of assembling troops, supplies, and making them ready for war
- based on a set of beliefs
- determination; a fixed purpose
- a resistance fighter in World War II
- widely extended or spread out
- a disregard of rules or agreements
- relating to people who have common racial, religious, or cultural origins
- restrictions intended to enforce international law
- a suicide mission in which young Japanese pilots intentionally flew their airplanes into U.S. fighting ships at sea
22 Clues: to influence or control • based on a set of beliefs • widely extended or spread out • determination; a fixed purpose • a person who assists the enemy • a commitment or a connection to • a disregard of rules or agreements • a resistance fighter in World War II • a determining condition; state of affairs • to make certain of something; to guarantee • ...
Period 8 Vocabulary 2022-05-04
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- This was a war of ideals
- Short for Television
- This genre of music was popular in this era
- a set of policies and legislations in the 1960s
- This is the American Indian Movement
- This was a block to the east
- The president part of a big scandal in 1972 - 1974
- This movement was filled with people who opposed wars
- THis was a big crisis in 1973
- This war split the country in two
- People who opposed the ban of segregation
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- Countries like Cuba and other communist countries are known as ______ world countries
- This was a movement for civil rights.
- This was an invention that allowed food to be cooked/warmed at a decent pace. Especially frozen food.
- This was a policy created during the Cold War
- A group of women who sought freedom and equality
- This scandal ruined President Nixon's name
- Black people inspired by Malcom X created the _______ party.
- This war America won with the south
- Truman's program hele to continue from the new deal
- This was a block to the west
- When all the nations united, they created...
- The Race to Space
- Countries that are first or second world
- Countries like America and Europe are ___ world countries
- a congressional resolution designed to limit the U.S. president's ability to initiate or escalate military actions abroad.
26 Clues: The Race to Space • Short for Television • This was a war of ideals • This was a block to the east • This was a block to the west • THis was a big crisis in 1973 • This war split the country in two • This war America won with the south • This is the American Indian Movement • This was a movement for civil rights. • Countries that are first or second world • ...
The Cold War Crossword 2023-12-11
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- WHAT WERE AREAS OF EXTREME TENSION?
- WHO TOOK OVER AS DICTATOR IN CUBA IN 1959 DURING THE CUBAN REVOLUTION?
- WHAT IS THE EVENT WHERE THE U.S. ANDTHE U.S.S.R. HAD TENSE RELATIONS AND THE THREAT OF NUCLEAR WAR?
- NORTH ANTLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION STANDS FOR WHAT ALLIANCE?
- HOW LONG DID THE BERLIN AIRLIFT LAST?
- WHEN DID THE SOVIET UNION COLLASPE?
- THE PERSON WHO HAD THE IDEA TO PLANT MISSILES IN CUBA.
- WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST COUNTRY CREATED?
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- A system of carrying supplies into East Berlin by plane day and night. British and American pilots flew in tons of food, fuel, and raw materials.
- THE PERSON WHO BROUGHT FEAR TO PEOPLE ABOUT COMMUNISM.
- AN IMAGINARY, DIVIDING LINE BETWEEN COMMUNISEASTERN COUNTRIES AND DEMOCRATIC WESTERNCOUNTRIES IN EUROPE.
- HOW MANY REPUBLICS WERE MADE DURING THE COLLASPE OF THE SOVIET UNION?
- MIKHAIL GORBACHEV GAVE THE CITIZENS SOME ____.
- WAS THE LEADER OF THE SOVIET UNION DURING WORLD WAR II?
- WHAT DID THE UNITED STATES AND THE SOVIET UNION DISAGREE ABOUT AFTER WORLD WAR II?
- WHEN DID EAST AND WEST GERMANY REUNITE AS ONE COUNTRY?
- TODAY GERMANY HAS A ____ DEMOCRACY AND GREAT ECONOMY.
- BY THE 1980s, THE SOVIETS HAD NO ____ FREEDOMS.
- A STRUCTURE EAST GERMANY BUILT TO KEEP PEOPLE FROM FLEEING TO WEST GERMANY.
- AFTER WORLD WAR II ENDED, WHO CONTINUED TO OCCUPY THE EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES?
20 Clues: WHAT WERE AREAS OF EXTREME TENSION? • WHEN DID THE SOVIET UNION COLLASPE? • HOW LONG DID THE BERLIN AIRLIFT LAST? • WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST COUNTRY CREATED? • MIKHAIL GORBACHEV GAVE THE CITIZENS SOME ____. • BY THE 1980s, THE SOVIETS HAD NO ____ FREEDOMS. • TODAY GERMANY HAS A ____ DEMOCRACY AND GREAT ECONOMY. • THE PERSON WHO BROUGHT FEAR TO PEOPLE ABOUT COMMUNISM. • ...
The Cold War Crossword 2023-12-11
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- WHAT WERE AREAS OF EXTREME TENSION?
- WHO TOOK OVER AS DICTATOR IN CUBA IN 1959 DURING THE CUBAN REVOLUTION?
- WHAT IS THE EVENT WHERE THE U.S. ANDTHE U.S.S.R. HAD TENSE RELATIONS AND THE THREAT OF NUCLEAR WAR?
- NORTH ANTLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION STANDS FOR WHAT ALLIANCE?
- HOW LONG DID THE BERLIN AIRLIFT LAST?
- WHEN DID THE SOVIET UNION COLLASPE?
- THE PERSON WHO HAD THE IDEA TO PLANT MISSILES IN CUBA.
- WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST COUNTRY CREATED?
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- A system of carrying supplies into East Berlin by plane day and night. British and American pilots flew in tons of food, fuel, and raw materials.
- THE PERSON WHO BROUGHT FEAR TO PEOPLE ABOUT COMMUNISM.
- AN IMAGINARY, DIVIDING LINE BETWEEN COMMUNISEASTERN COUNTRIES AND DEMOCRATIC WESTERNCOUNTRIES IN EUROPE.
- HOW MANY REPUBLICS WERE MADE DURING THE COLLASPE OF THE SOVIET UNION?
- MIKHAIL GORBACHEV GAVE THE CITIZENS SOME ____.
- WAS THE LEADER OF THE SOVIET UNION DURING WORLD WAR II?
- WHAT DID THE UNITED STATES AND THE SOVIET UNION DISAGREE ABOUT AFTER WORLD WAR II?
- WHEN DID EAST AND WEST GERMANY REUNITE AS ONE COUNTRY?
- TODAY GERMANY HAS A ____ DEMOCRACY AND GREAT ECONOMY.
- BY THE 1980s, THE SOVIETS HAD NO ____ FREEDOMS.
- A STRUCTURE EAST GERMANY BUILT TO KEEP PEOPLE FROM FLEEING TO WEST GERMANY.
- AFTER WORLD WAR II ENDED, WHO CONTINUED TO OCCUPY THE EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES?
20 Clues: WHAT WERE AREAS OF EXTREME TENSION? • WHEN DID THE SOVIET UNION COLLASPE? • HOW LONG DID THE BERLIN AIRLIFT LAST? • WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST COUNTRY CREATED? • MIKHAIL GORBACHEV GAVE THE CITIZENS SOME ____. • BY THE 1980s, THE SOVIETS HAD NO ____ FREEDOMS. • TODAY GERMANY HAS A ____ DEMOCRACY AND GREAT ECONOMY. • THE PERSON WHO BROUGHT FEAR TO PEOPLE ABOUT COMMUNISM. • ...
World War I Terms 2024-03-08
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- the city where the peace conference for WWI was held
- trench warfare often caused a __; neither side could gain an advance
- a ceasefire to end the war
- an intense feeling of superiority of your country or ethnic group
- an agreement with Germany that they would warn ships before an attack (they violated this)
- the Bolsheviks overthrew the Russian Czar and the provisional government
- not picking sides
- supplies captured by an enemy during wartime
- an agreement between nations to protect each other in case of attack
- a worldwide organization after World War I meant to maintain peace (hint: the US did not join)
- the concept of America not getting involved with Europe's wars
- a British passenger ship that was sunk by Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare
- a buildup of military forces
- the law that required men to sign up for the draft
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- a telegram Germany sent to Mexico offering an alliance against the United States
- the line of fighting in France
- the U.S. gave trade ships a __ of armed vessels to protect and give them safe travel
- the peace treaty the ended World War I
- a competition for land, resources and new markets
- President Wilson's plan for peace included __ Points
- Germany's submarines were called __
- financial payments that Germany had to make after World War I
- the line of fighting in Russia
23 Clues: not picking sides • a ceasefire to end the war • a buildup of military forces • the line of fighting in France • the line of fighting in Russia • Germany's submarines were called __ • the peace treaty the ended World War I • supplies captured by an enemy during wartime • a competition for land, resources and new markets • the law that required men to sign up for the draft • ...
U6 vocab 2021-02-18
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- GI/ A group founded by World War II veterans in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1948 to protest the poor treatment of Mexican American soldiers and veterans.
- Jima/ a bloody and prolonged operation on the island of Iwo Jima in which American marines landed and defeated Japanese defenders (February and March 1945)
- hopping/ A military strategy used during World War II that involved selectively attacking specific enemy-held islands and bypassing others
- A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
- a Mexican laborer who worked in the United States on farms and railroads in order to ease labor shortages during World War II
- A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
- A system in which society, usually in the form of the government, owns and controls the means of production.
- Allied invasion of France on June 6, 1944
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- project/ A secret U.S. project for the construction of the atomic bomb
- Churchill/ A noted British statesman who led Britain throughout most of World War II and along with Roosevelt planned many allied campaigns. He predicted an iron curtain that would separate Communist Europe from the rest of the West.
- A theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state.
- What as the political movement tin Italy that emphasized loyalty to the state?
- a large-scale destruction, especially by fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering
- an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
- bonds/ Certificates sold by the United States government to pay for the war.
15 Clues: Allied invasion of France on June 6, 1944 • project/ A secret U.S. project for the construction of the atomic bomb • bonds/ Certificates sold by the United States government to pay for the war. • What as the political movement tin Italy that emphasized loyalty to the state? • an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country. • ...
TX History CWP 2021-05-04
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- 28th states of the U.S
- the sinking of the ___________ occurred on Friday, 7 May 1915 during the First World War, as Germany waged submarine warfare against the United Kingdom which had implemented a naval blockade of Germany.
- to stop separating groups of people by race, religion, or ethnicity.
- it was the deadliest war in all of human history with around 70 million people killed.
- the right to vote
- the banning of the manufacture, storage, transportation, sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
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- prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one’s own race is superior.
- first European to map the coast of texas
- great Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union
- a form of peaceful protest where you sit for a long period of time
- german threatens the world and we go to war, Women join the workforce, Zimmerman Telegram alerts the US to Mexico threat, the sinking of the Lusitania brings the US into the war
- process in which there is an increase in the number of people living and working in a city
- statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
- an act of nonviolent, voluntary, and intentional abstention from using, buying or dealing with a person, organization, or country as an expression of protest
- Germany, Italy, and japan
15 Clues: the right to vote • Germany, Italy, and japan • 28th states of the U.S • first European to map the coast of texas • great Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union • to stop separating groups of people by race, religion, or ethnicity. • statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it. • ...
Korean War 2022-05-20
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- Political ideology of North Korea, China, and Russia
- Country that had control of Korea until the end of World War Two
- Signed to stop the fighting for peace discussions
- The two mile zone between North and South Korea
- Committee with intent on international peace
- Sea where the attack on Inchon was led from
- Country that had control of North Korea after World War Two
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- Capital of South Korea
- President when the war ended
- City where UN forces were pushed in the beginning of the war
- Country the main soldiers in the UN forces were from
- General who lead the attack on Inchon
- The parallel number of the border between North and South
- Country bordering North Korea that joined in the military efforts of the war after they were threatened
14 Clues: Capital of South Korea • President when the war ended • General who lead the attack on Inchon • Sea where the attack on Inchon was led from • Committee with intent on international peace • The two mile zone between North and South Korea • Signed to stop the fighting for peace discussions • Political ideology of North Korea, China, and Russia • ...
WW1 Terms 2022-11-30
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- a threat which states that one must meet certain conditions or face dire consequences
- when soldiers climb out of the trenchs and charge at the enemy
- a failed strategy for Germany to win World War 1
- a plan to wear down enemy forces by killing them
- known as the Allied Powers
- the development of industries in a country
- Germany would support Austria-Hungary no matter what
- when one army has to fight on 2 battlegrounds aganst 2 armys
- a policy that meant that the british army must always be equal or better than any two navies combined
- when solders and cilvians have to be in war
- strong feelings of pride and patriotism for a country
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- a close association of nations for the achievements of common objectives
- known as the Central Powers
- when two or more countries compete to become best equipped militarily
- a idea that promoted the unification of slavic people of the Balkans
- a policy of making a country's armed forces very strong
- the battlefield in between armys
- when a army builds deep in the trenchs for a defence
- a terrorist organization that supported violent action to acchive its goal
- a country extending its rule of authority to another county or teritory
20 Clues: known as the Allied Powers • known as the Central Powers • the battlefield in between armys • the development of industries in a country • when solders and cilvians have to be in war • a failed strategy for Germany to win World War 1 • a plan to wear down enemy forces by killing them • when a army builds deep in the trenchs for a defence • ...
World War 2 2024-03-21
Across
- tools used to dig foxholes in the war
- a german youth program that prepared young boys to fight in the war
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- a german weapon used to shoot mortars and rockets
- Spence's high school before he joined the army
- a heavily armoured tank on the german and has an animal in its name
- Dieter's mentor and father figure during the war
- a type of german pie with a cherry flavor
7 Clues: tools used to dig foxholes in the war • a type of german pie with a cherry flavor • Spence's high school before he joined the army • Dieter's mentor and father figure during the war • a german weapon used to shoot mortars and rockets • a heavily armoured tank on the german and has an animal in its name • ...
The Iron Curtain 2024-03-14
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- Leader of the Soviet Union at the time
- War that followed World War II
- Country that caused World War II
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- The only socialist country to overthrow its government with violence
- The United States participated in this because they did not want to get involved in foreign relations
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- The physical barrier separating the two Berlins
- The west side of the Iron Curtain
- President of Great Britain at the start of the Cold War
- The east side of the Iron Curtain
- Conference Meeting to discuss the organization of Germany between the Allies.
- President of the United States.
- Union of Soviet Socialists Republics
- Meeting of the leaders with the United States, Soviet Union, and Britain to discuss the post war peace
14 Clues: War that followed World War II • President of the United States. • Country that caused World War II • The west side of the Iron Curtain • The east side of the Iron Curtain • North Atlantic Treaty Organization • Union of Soviet Socialists Republics • Leader of the Soviet Union at the time • The physical barrier separating the two Berlins • ...
African War Terms and Definitions Charlie 2024-05-29
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- An organization that has no governmental influence
- Marxist-Leninist military dictatorship
- Citizens in Southeastern Nigeria
- When Somalia became involved in a conflict with Ethiopia over a border region
- Failed United Nations peacekeeping forces, the war came to end in 2003 because of this
- A Task Force provided by the US to aid humanitarian relief in Somalia which failed and instead resulted in 2 years where fighting occured
- Anti Imperialist leader of Congo since 1960
- An extremist group established after the Somalian civil War which exploited control and interpretation of islamic law
- A Liberation Front seeking independence in their region
- A recent Conflict from 2020-2022 in Northernmost Ethiopia involving Ethiopian and Eritrean governments
- One-Three Million people of Nigeria died to severe food shortages and famine
- The person who sparked the Somali Civil War
- One of the most long and devastating conflicts in modern African history, which affected many areas and had many causalities across East Africa
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- President of Uganda 1971
- Rebel group established in July 2009
- Tanzanians and Ugandan rebels defeated a combined Ugandan Libyan-Palestinian force
- Tutsi minority ethnic group slaughtered by Rwanda's Hutu majority in 1994 as an effect of the Civil War
- Lead the LRA an Christian extremist organization
- The leader of a repressive dictatorship in the Ethiopian Civil War
- Jewels mined during a war to fund conflict
- Uganda National Liberation Army abbrv.
- Ethiopian Red Terror
- A concert organized in 1985 to raise funds for famine relief in African Countries
- Led rebel forces to exile Mobutu and became the newly named Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ruled Uganda as a military dictator and is considered one of the most brutal dictators in modern world history
25 Clues: Ethiopian Red Terror • President of Uganda 1971 • Citizens in Southeastern Nigeria • Rebel group established in July 2009 • Marxist-Leninist military dictatorship • Uganda National Liberation Army abbrv. • Jewels mined during a war to fund conflict • Anti Imperialist leader of Congo since 1960 • The person who sparked the Somali Civil War • ...
Cold War Key Vocabulary Terms 2024-05-15
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- A program where the United States gave over $12 billion to help rebuild Western European countries after World War II, aiming to strengthen their economies and prevent the spread of communism
- A year-long mission where American and British planes flew food, fuel, and other supplies into West Berlin to help the city survive a blockade imposed by the Soviet Union
- The idea that if one country in a region became communist, then surrounding countries would likely fall to communism too, like a row of dominoes toppling over
- A concrete barrier built by East Germany in 1961 to stop East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin and the freer, capitalist West
- The CIA trained, equipped, and transported Cuban exiles in an attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro’s communist government in Cuba
- Policy of holding back or stopping communism
- A policy where the U.S. promised to support countries worldwide to help them resist communism, starting with financial aid to Greece and Turkey to help them fight communist influences
- The hysteria created by Joseph McCarthy during public hearings led to this where communists were feared during this time
- U.S. president that visited West Berlin and told the Soviet leader to “tear down this wall”
- A political and economic system where all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs, aiming for a classless society
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- A tense 13-day standoff in 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over Soviet nuclear missiles installed in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast, bringing the world close to nuclear war; President Kennedy set up a naval blockade around Cuba
- The Soviet Union blocked all ground travel into West Berlin, trying to gain control over the whole city, but the Allies responded by airlifting food and supplies to the people trapped inside
- A long and costly conflict between the communist government of North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other anti-communist countries, resulting in Vietnam becoming unified under communist control in 1975; President Johnson escalated the amount of troops in this war
- A meeting during World War II in 1945 where leaders from the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union planned how to end the war and how to manage the post-war world, including dividing Germany into zones controlled by Allied forces; Stalin agreed to hold free elections in Poland
- An international organization to ensure a peaceful postwar world after World War II
- An international organization meant to guarantee the freedom and security of its members through political and military means in the North Atlantic
- A conflict from 1950 to 1953 where North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, fought against South Korea, backed by the United States and other United Nations countries, resulting in Korea remaining divided into North and South
- A war in which two enemies do not fight in combat but instead compete and conflict in other ways
- Symbolic division between East and West during the Cold War; the border that existed between the Democratic nations of Western Europe and the Communist nations of Eastern Europe
- An economic system where businesses and properties are privately owned, and prices, production, and the distribution of goods are determined mainly by competition in a free market
20 Clues: Policy of holding back or stopping communism • An international organization to ensure a peaceful postwar world after World War II • U.S. president that visited West Berlin and told the Soviet leader to “tear down this wall” • A war in which two enemies do not fight in combat but instead compete and conflict in other ways • ...
Foreign policies crossword 2022-03-14
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- Where Donald Trump sent missiles in 2017
- Why I am _______ to war in Vietnam. MLK jr. 1967
- George Washington wanted to remain ______ in 1793
- Where George W bush sent troops in 2001
- the last name of the president whow appealed for neutrality in 1914
- first name of person who gave the speach "a day of infamy"
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- last name of president when the factions of Bosnia reached a peace agreement
- Last name of the president who decided to drop the atomic bomb on Japan
- Where did Japan attack when we entered world war 2 (No spaces between the 2 words)
- first name of the person who gave a talk about the struggle for human rights
10 Clues: Where George W bush sent troops in 2001 • Where Donald Trump sent missiles in 2017 • Why I am _______ to war in Vietnam. MLK jr. 1967 • George Washington wanted to remain ______ in 1793 • first name of person who gave the speach "a day of infamy" • the last name of the president whow appealed for neutrality in 1914 • ...
Kira Lieu X-Word Puzzle 2023-11-07
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- Where did Lord Cornwallis bring his Redcoats in 1781?
- General George Wahington crossed what river?
- Hamilton Who hated The Congress,War, and Itself?
- Who wrote common sense?
- It was unknown who fired the first _____?
- Patriots are the ones who favored a separative from _____?
- James Madison was the _____ U.S President?
- What year did General George Washington cross the river? (Hint:17..)
- After the war where did most "Loyalists" go after the war?
- Sam Adams was not a very good public _____?
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- Who said the "British are coming!"
- General Gage sne troops to Lexington and Concord in search of gunpowder and _____?
- What year did the British surrender to bring the end of the war? (Hint:17..)
- You would be _____ for being a traitor?
- What month did the British surrender to the Americans?
- What year was the "Treaty of Paris" signed? (Hint:17..)
- What month was the "Treaty of Paris" signed?
- What does the song "The World Turned Upside Down" mean?
- Who played the song "The World Turned Upside Down?"
- What holiday did General George Washington cross the river?
20 Clues: Who wrote common sense? • Who said the "British are coming!" • You would be _____ for being a traitor? • It was unknown who fired the first _____? • James Madison was the _____ U.S President? • Sam Adams was not a very good public _____? • General George Wahington crossed what river? • What month was the "Treaty of Paris" signed? • ...
Changing Discoveries of Humanity 2022-09-02
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- The art of splitting a nucleus, creating huge amount of energy
- Transmit electromagnetic waves and turn it into sound
- Discovered with a help from nature, Cured the Black Death and Antharax
- Moving to the sky with less resistance, used to transport people, and bombs
- The thing that we can write in
- Invented my Samuel Morse, This machine transmits Morse code across vast distances
- Can detect enemies in a war
- The global computer network that connects all devices connected to wi-fi
- Can transport satellites, people. And bombs
- The first parts of a computer
- Changed the tide of World War One
- the first satellite in space
- Program that landed on the moon
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- Used to eradicate Polio, Smallpox, and Measles
- To burn fossil fuels and turn steam into power
- Explosive powder used in a war
- To light up a room (i.g Incandescent, Flourescent, Light-emmiting diodes)
- Invented by Johannes Gutenburg, This can produce books so quickly
- Used to amplify or switch electric currents on a computer
- Used by the German Army in World War 1, Still being used today
20 Clues: Can detect enemies in a war • The first parts of a computer • Explosive powder used in a war • The thing that we can write in • Program that landed on the moon • Changed the tide of World War One • the first satellite in space • Can transport satellites, people. And bombs • Used to eradicate Polio, Smallpox, and Measles • To burn fossil fuels and turn steam into power • ...
Origins of the Vietnam War 2022-05-06
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- Reason 3 - What was the first Asian Nation to fall to Communism?
- Reason 5 - Which President sent a half a million US combat troops to Vietnam?
- Reason 1 - Who was the leader of the communist Vietnamese resistance movement?
- Reason 4 - Describe the type of military force President Kennedy sent to Vietnam.
- Reason 2 - Which side of the country supported communism?
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- Reason 3 - Which country sent money, supplies, and military advisers to Veitnam?
- Reason 2 - The conflict in Vietnam that developed following World War II can best be described as this type of War.
- Reason 4 - Diem hated people who followed what religion?
- Reason 1 - What country once owned Vietnam?
- Reason 5 - What ship was attacked in Vietnam?
10 Clues: Reason 1 - What country once owned Vietnam? • Reason 5 - What ship was attacked in Vietnam? • Reason 4 - Diem hated people who followed what religion? • Reason 2 - Which side of the country supported communism? • Reason 3 - What was the first Asian Nation to fall to Communism? • Reason 5 - Which President sent a half a million US combat troops to Vietnam? • ...
world war 2 2024-02-13
world war 2 2019-04-22
7 Clues: the bad guys • naval invasion • the pm of Britain • The Jewish genocide • the german air raids • Japanese suicide pilots • the leader of the soviet union
World War 2 2024-12-18
World War 2 2024-12-18
----- GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS ---- (Isabela Gómez Nieto - CLEI 4) 2024-10-30
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- Chemical symbol for gold.
- Capital of Spain.
- Most populated country in the world.
- Most spoken language in the world.
- Famous detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle.
- Continent where Egypt is located.
- Year in which World War I began.
- First president of the United States.
- Main cause of the French Revolution.
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- Longest river in the world.
- Scientist who developed the Theory of Relativity.
- Essential gas for human respiration.
- Person who painted the Sistine Chapel.
- Capital of France.
- First woman to win a Nobel Prize.
- Animal known as the "King of the Jungle."
- Musical instrument with 88 keys.
- Number of continents in the world.
- Smallest continent in the world.
19 Clues: Capital of Spain. • Capital of France. • Chemical symbol for gold. • Longest river in the world. • Musical instrument with 88 keys. • Smallest continent in the world. • Year in which World War I began. • First woman to win a Nobel Prize. • Continent where Egypt is located. • Most spoken language in the world. • Number of continents in the world. • ...
WW2 2025-05-19
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- What everyone wanted after the war was over. No more fighting!
- The people who fought in the war. They had guns and wore uniforms.
- This was a big country in Europe, and their leader, Hitler, was like a super bad guy who started a lot of trouble.
- When one side suddenly starts fighting the other side. Like when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.
- They weren't like the ones we fly in now. They were used for fighting and bombing.
- The really mean leader of Germany. He had a mustache and wanted to take over the world.
- When one side gives up and says they lost.
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- When one side wins the war! Everyone is happy when this happens.
- War, When a lot of countries all over the world are fighting each other. That's what World War II was!
- These were the good guys! Countries like the United States, England, and a bunch of others who fought against Germany and Japan.
- This was the team of the bad guys: Germany, Japan, and Italy.
- Camps, Really awful places where Hitler put people he didn't like, like Jewish people. It was super unfair.
- Another country far away that joined Germany and Italy. They did some sneaky attacks
- When planes dropped big explosions on cities and stuff. It was super dangerous.
- Big boats with huge guns that fought on the ocean.
15 Clues: When one side gives up and says they lost. • Big boats with huge guns that fought on the ocean. • This was the team of the bad guys: Germany, Japan, and Italy. • What everyone wanted after the war was over. No more fighting! • When one side wins the war! Everyone is happy when this happens. • The people who fought in the war. They had guns and wore uniforms. • ...
Origins of the Vietnam War 2022-05-06
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- Reason 3 - What was the first Asian Nation to fall to Communism?
- Reason 5 - Which President sent a half a million US combat troops to Vietnam?
- Reason 1 - Who was the leader of the communist Vietnamese resistance movement?
- Reason 4 - Describe the type of military force President Kennedy sent to Vietnam.
- Reason 2 - Which side of the country supported communism?
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- Reason 3 - Which country sent money, supplies, and military advisers to Veitnam?
- Reason 2 - The conflict in Vietnam that developed following World War II can best be described as this type of War.
- Reason 4 - Diem hated people who followed what religion?
- Reason 1 - What country once owned Vietnam?
- Reason 5 - What ship was attacked in Vietnam?
10 Clues: Reason 1 - What country once owned Vietnam? • Reason 5 - What ship was attacked in Vietnam? • Reason 4 - Diem hated people who followed what religion? • Reason 2 - Which side of the country supported communism? • Reason 3 - What was the first Asian Nation to fall to Communism? • Reason 5 - Which President sent a half a million US combat troops to Vietnam? • ...
