Historical Events Flashcards

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The Allies fought the Central Powers in Europe.

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World War I

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With the help of the United States, Cubans defeated their harsh rulers.

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Spanish-American War

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Union and Confederate soldiers fought over states' rights and slavery.

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Civil War

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The Axis Powers tried to take over land in Europe, China, and the Pacific Ocean.

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World War II

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Iraq attacked Kuwait to gain control of Kuwait's oil.

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Persian Gulf War

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The United States ignored the rights of the Native Americans by forcing the native tribes to move west.

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True

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Both slavery and segregation oppose biblical principles.

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True

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The Gadsden Purchase was considered by many to be a mistake until gold and oil were discovered in the land.

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False, Alaska

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Unwise use of land is one action that led to the Great Depression.

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False, money

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Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin achieved President Kennedy's goal by landing on the moon before 1970.

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True