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GUESS WHO? US HISTORY REVIEW 2
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Expansion, World War I and the Roaring 20s
“Guess Who” is a game where you use clues to identify historical characters from their pictures; guess correctly before the fifth clue to progress, or you'll be forced to start over, and win by identifying all ten historical characters for a secret pass phrase to share with your teacher for extra credit. Click on the arrow below to start the game!
U.S. History Edition
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GUESS WHO?
I was a U.S. naval officer and historian born in 1840.
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I wrote influential books on sea power and naval strategy
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II served as president of the Naval War College and was a key advisor to President Theodore Roosevelt
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I advocated for a strong navy and overseas expansion as a way to enhance America's national prestige and security.
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I inspired the expansion of the American navy and its global influence in the late 1800s and early 1900s, leading to American involvement in the Spanish-American war as well as World War I.
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Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan
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I was an aviator and author who was the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
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I received the Medal of Honor and was a Time Person of the year for my achievement.
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My historic achievement covered a distance of 3,600 miles from New York to Paris in 33 hours.
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I became an instant celebrity and a symbol of the aviation age.
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My achievements inspired generations of pilots and explorers and sparked a public interest in aviation and technology.
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Charles Lindbergh
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I was one of the most prominant and celebrated writers of the 20th century.
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I was a representative of what I called "the Lost Generation"
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My most famous novels and short stories included The Great Gatspy, The Beautiful and the Damned, and Tender is the Night.
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I captured the spirit and mood of the 1920s by portraying the glamor and decadence of "the Great Society" as well as the disillusionment and alienation of the post World War I generation.
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I am often regarded as one of the greatest writers in modern American history as well as "a master of the modern American novel."
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
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I was a US President and scholar who was the leader of the Progressive Movement.
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I was President during World War I
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I was the architect of the League of Nations
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I implemented various domestic reforms such as the Federal Reserve Act, the Clayton Antitrust Act, the Federal Trade Commission, and the progressive Income Tax.
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I proposed 14 the Fourteen Points and the League of Nations as a vision for a "new world order."
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Woodrow Wilson
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Woodrow Wilson
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I was a military leader and General of the Armies who commanded the American Expedition Forces (AEF) in World War I
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I had a distinguished career in the U.S. Army, serving in various campaigns and conflicts such as the Spanish-Americna War, the Philippine-American War, and the Mexican Revolution.
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I led the AEF to victory in World War I, defeating the German forces on the Western Front.
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I insisted on maintaining the independence of the American troops during World War I rather than merging them with the allied forces.
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II introduced new tactics and innovations such as tanks, airplanes, and mobile warfare strategies.
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General John J. Pershing
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General John J. Pershing
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I was a newspaper publisher who became the 29th President of the United States.
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I became popular because of my speeches calling for a "return to normalcy" after World War I
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I was also part of the "Ohio Gang," a group of my friends and political allies who were involved in various scandals and corruptions during my Presidency.
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Perhaps the most infamous scandal that took place during my Presidency was known as "Tea Pot Dome," named after a rock formation in Wyoming.
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I presided over a period of of prosperity and peace and reduced taxes, tariffs, and immigration while also supporting foreign policies including disarmament and arbitration (making deals with foreign countries).
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Warren G. Harding
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I was a leader and activist who was the founder and president of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)
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I was a promoter of the Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism ("Back to Africa") movements.
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I was born in Jamaica and immigrated to the United States in 1916.
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I organized and mobalized millions of African Americans and people of African descent around the world.
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I advocated for the racial pride and self-relianace and economic empowerment of African Americans and proposed the "Back to Africa" movement, aimed at establishing an independent black nation in Africa.
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Marcus Garvey
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I was a president and lawyer who was 30th President of the U.S.
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I was known for my quiet and reserved personality and my conservative pro-business policies.
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My nickname was "Silent Cal"
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I was always respected as a man of integrity and honesty who made it my mission to respore the public trust in the presidency after the scandals of my predecessor.
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I was always respected as a man of integrity and honesty who made it my mission to respore the public trust in the presidency after the scandals of my predecessor.
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I continued the policies of Warren Harding and favored a limited role of the government in the economy and society. I cut taxes, spending, and debt and saw a period of economic growth and social change known as the "Roaring Twenties"
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Calvin Coollidge
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I was an industrialist and innovator who was founder of a large motor company.
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While I did not "invent" the automobile, I am most often associated with its early popularity in the United States
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I am often called the "father of the assembly line' because of the innovations I put in place that made the production of goods more efficient and more affordable.
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I also improved the working conditions and wages of my workers, leading to industry standards for wages, work weeks, and working conditions that we still see today.
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My innovations changed the landscape and culture of America and the world by stimulating the economic growth and urbanization of the United States.
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Henry Ford
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Henry Ford
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I was a soldier and Medal of Honor recipient who fought in World War I.
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I was a pacifist and a conscientious objector before the war, but changed my mind after a personal crisis.
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I became one of the most decorated soldiers of World War I.
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I led an attack on a German machine gun nest during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in 1918 and killed 25 enemy soldiers and captured 132 prisoners with the help of six other men.
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I became a national hero and a symbol of American valor and patriotism and was celebrated in the media and honored by the government and the public then used my fame to advocate for educationa nd social welfare in my home state of Tenessee.
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Sgt. Alvin York
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I was a lawyer and a defender of civil liberties who was one of the most controversial attornies of the 20th Century.
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I defended many unpopular and notorious cases such as the Leopold and Loeb case, the Scopes "Monkey" Trial, and the Ossian Sweet case.
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My vigorous defense of unpopular cases left me with the nickname "Defender of the Damned."
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I challenged many of the norms and laws of the society that I considered to be unjust and irrational.
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I used my skills in psychology, rhetoric, and draw to sway juries and public opinion, influencing the legal profession and the U.S. justice system, leading to debates and movements on issues such as capital punishment, labor rights, civil rights, and evolution.
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Clarence Darrow
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I was a senator and a historian who was a leader of the Republican party and prominent figure in foreign policy debates of the early 20th century.
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I was a supporter of American imp9erialism and a fierce opponent of President Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations.
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I advocated for the annexation of the Philippines, Puerto, and other territories following the Spanish-American War.
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I supported the construction of the Panama Canal and U.S. intervention in Cuba.
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I led the opposition to the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations in the Senate, preventing the Senate from joining the international organization that was advocated by President Woodrow Wilson and his Fourteen Points following World War I.
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Senator Henry Cabbot Lodge
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We helped to symbolize a shift in societal nrms by embracing freedom and independence.
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We engaged in activities for ourselves (and often for the first time) like drinking, smoking, and wearing scandaslous fashion choices.
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We represented societal change towards independence and unconventional behaviors.
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Our lifestyle was popularized through the writings of F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda.
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Our style of feminism challenged traditional gender roles, promoting newfound freedom for women in various aspects of society. We symbolized a dramatic shift in women's rights and suffrage.
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The "Flappers"
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The Flappers
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I was lawyer and politician who was born to missionary parents in Hawaii.
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I served as a judge, a legislator, and the president of the Republic of Hawaii.
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I was the first governor of the Territory of Hawaii after its annexation by the United States
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I was involved in the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 and the establishment of a provisional government.
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I resisted attempts by President Grover Cleveland to restore the Hawaiian queen and supported the annexation of Hawaii by the U.S. in 1898.
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Sanford B. Dole
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