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891: Germans stop the advancing Vikingsnorth of Brussels. Who were the Vikings, where were they from and what werethey known for?

Missionary: A missionary is a person who travels to areas that are usually more primitive than their culture and theyteach of their faith. What makes sucha journey honorable and less thanhonorable?

1836: Marcus and Narcissa Whitman arrive in Washington as missionaries to the native populations. Write a brief response as if you were a Native American, seeing your first white people.

“Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing.”William James What makes you dance?


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490 B.C.E: When the Greeks beat the Persians at the Battle of Marathon, Pheiddipides ran to Athens to tell the goodnews. The distance, 26 miles, has sincetaken the battle’s name. It also took the runner’s life through exhaustion. What drives us to go past our limits?

Colonies: Many powerful European nationsestablished colonies in lesser developed areas and claimed them as their own. What would be the advantages and disadvantages of this arrangement?

1752: England and the colonies switchcalendars and end up dropping September3-13 for that year. Create an imaginary “destination” or scenario for those lostDays in 1752.

1969: What failed series went on to laterFame?• The whole crew is spacy.• Pointed ears are in!• Teleporting debuts.• They go “where no man has gone before.”


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590: Gregory becomes the first pope.What is a pope and what role does he play in our world today?

Surrender: What does it mean to surrender? What are the reasons why one chooses to surrender? What arethe risks?

1855: American General William Harney, with 700 soldiers, attacked and killed 100 Native Americans, even though the Sioux chief offered to surrender. List 3-5 examples of what makes this unfair.

1875: The designer of the Porsche (and Volkswagen and the WW2 tiger Tank) is born. What special innovationsdo you predict will become part of cars in your adult life?


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476: The Roman Empire comes to an end. Rome was a mighty power, but no one is invincible. What do you think strengthens a country and what do you think weakensit?

Invincible: incapable of destruction. Therehave been individuals and countries thathave felt invincible throughout history. What super power would you like to acquire that would make you almost invincible? How would you use it for good?

1972: Mark Spitz wins his 7th gold medal.As we know, that record was broken byMichael Phelps. What is your favorite Olympic event to watch? What event would you love to compete in?

Who am I?• I was an Apache.• I was known as a fierce warrior.• I surrendered this day in 1886.• Often, people yell my name when they jump or drop off of something high.


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1666: A plan to rebuild London is begun following the Great Fire which burned most of the city. Fire is so terribly destructive. In what ways has your community or family been impacted by fire?

Labor Force: the people who work.These people comprise a variety of abilities and drive, but all contribute tothe success of their employer. What “labor” do you see as your expertise and what training will you require to get there?

1882: America celebrates the first Labor Day. This holiday is meant to honor the workers in our society. Why do you thinkit is important to give respect to this group?

“I was born on the prairies where the wind blew free and there was nothing to break the light of the sun. I was born where there were no enclosures.”Geronimo The name of “Geronimo” was feared by many whites. What does this Apache mean by his words? What does he fear?


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1522: Magellan returned after 3 years, having circumnavigated the world. He returned with 1 of 5 ships and 22 of 270 men. Why do you think the casualties were so high? Give 3-5 reasons.

Circumnavigation: the act of circling the entire world. This has been attempted by boat and plane. What personal skills would be necessary for a person or group to do this successfully?

1901: President McKinley was assassinated,One of four to lose their lives in the Oval office. Who were the other three?

Who am I?• I am a comedian.• I was born in 1959.• I have had my own TV show.• I still consider myself blue collar.• I am not a redneck!


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Uncle Sam: This title/name was born in 1813. This representative of theUnited States has evolved over time. Click here to see his many faces!

1776: The first submarine was used in battle. What do you find most intriguingby submarines? Would you like a ride or not? Explain your choice.

1860: Grandma Moses is born. She workedhard all her life, but arthritis tightened herjoints so as a spry 76-year-old, she took up painting and was very successful. What new skill would you like to explore in your old age?

1940: Beginning the first night of 57 consecutive nights, 300 Germans bombers“blitzed” London. Imagine how the people of London felt on day 58. Createa “quote” that was stated on that day!

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1429: Joan of Arc, while attempting to help recover Paris from English occupiers,is wounded. She was later captured by England, branded as a heretic and burned at the stake. She was 19. What is a heretic?

Allegiance: Allegiance means loyalty.Why is it important for citizens to be loyal to their country? How can disagreement still show loyalty?

1892: The Pledge of Allegiance is firstpublished. It was written by Francis Bellamyto honor the American Flag. Whatdoes it mean to pledge?

1938: Chester Carlson imagines a machine that would simplify his job in thePatent office. He called it a photocopier.It would save him copying each patent byhand. The first useful photocopier was invented 20 years later. What inventions have even surpassed the photocopier?


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1499: Vasco de Gama returned home to Portugal after his third trip to India, establishing a trade route there. What was the draw to India?

Trade: In ancient times, prior to currency,the system of economy was based on trade. What makes this system simple andwhat makes this system difficult?

1850: California becomes the 31st statein the United States. What are some of the attractions that draw people to California today?

Who am I?• I made my first TV appearance in 1956.• I was well liked for my new dance style.• Like everyone, I had my hound dog days.• I am just a country boy at heart.• My music definitely lives on.

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1547: At the Battle of Pinkie (yes, the realname), the Scots lost, and the marriage of two young potential monarchs was thwarted. Henry the VII was 10, Mary, Queen of Scots, was 5. Why were marriages in some cultures determined by the families? Why so young?

Scarce: This term was used when the itemin our bonus corner was in short supply.It would be wonderful if some other thingsin life became scarce. What are 5 thingsyou wish were scarce?

1913: The Lincoln Highway opens as the first coast to coast United States highway.Not only that, it was paved! Those earlyroads were all two lane (one each direction).What challenges would that present?

What am I?• I was rationed beginning in 1942.• I can be found if you can dig it!• I am often called liquid gold!• That is most true when used by trucks.• Our dependence on me is a bad thing.



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1581: A Royal Charter is created to encourage trade between England and the Ottomans. Who were the Ottomans?

Charter: A charter is a formal documentwhich identifies the rights of a group. OurConstitution is an example of a charter.What do you think were the reasons forestablishing a charter early on in a country’s history?

2001: The World Trade Center’s twin towers are destroyed by terrorist attacks.Death toll: about 3000 citizens, 343 fire-fighters and 23 policemen. Click here to view the impact.

"The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic, and religious freedom, the rule of law and respect for human life. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom." -Rudolph Giuliani, former mayor of NYCShare your thoughts!

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1940: Four French boys enter a cave anddiscovered the Lascaux cave paintings, thought to date back 15,000 to 17,000 years.You are one of those boys. What do you tell reporters?

Integration: The intermixing of people who before were separated. What are the plusses of blending all typesof people together? Why does it frighten some?

1974: Violence erupts in Boston when the courts have forced bussing to transportAfrican American youth to integrate all white schools. What wereprobably some thoughts of the young African Americans riding that bus to their new school?

Who am I?• I was born on this day in 1913.• I was quick on my feet.• Training was tough because of my race.• I won a four medals in 1936 but was snubbed by two world leaders.



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1993: Israeli and Palestinian leaders sign a Peace pact. It is the first time that Israel is recognized as a country by the Palestiniannations. How does that alter relationships among those countries?

Pact: an agreement, usually for peace.Peace is an elusive element in our world.What can individuals do to assist in the continuation and/or the establishmentof peace worldwide?

1847: The Americans defeat the last vestige of resistance from the Mexican Resistance and the Mexican-American War ends. Why are good relationshipswith our neighbors crucial?

“If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.”

--Nelson MandelaNelson Mandela survived some of the harshest conditions as a young man in South Africa. What do his words meanand why are his words hard to follow?



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1368: The Ming Dynasty of China defeatsthe Mongols and occupy Beijing. Who were the Mongols and what was their reputation?

Maritime: Maritime means of the sea. Maritime laws are the guidelines that are followed away from port. What typesof law might be needed when a group is at sea that would not be needed onland?

1716: This first lighthouse in America is lit for the first time at the entrance to Boston Harbor. What role did a lighthouse play in those days? Are theymore or less valuable today? Why?

1975: Elizabeth Ann Seton is canonized which means she is made a saint. She established a Catholic school for girls and spent her life in charity work. What charities do you support? What is the role of volunteers in charities?



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1940: In the Battle of Britain, The Royal Air Force downs 56 aircraft in less than anhour. What were the air battles called in World War 2, and why do you think theywere called that?

Catalyst: A catalyst is an event that forcesaction. What have been catalysts in yourlife that have forced you to do some-thing? (Remember, a catalyst can be a positive or negative statement or event)

1963: Four young African American girlswere killed while attending church by a bomb planted by the Ku Klux Klan. This provided a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. Why do we often need a tragedy to force us to do the right thing?

Who am I?• I am full of words.• Some of them are a mystery to me!• I was British born in 1890.• I am still read by many today.• I wrote, “If one sticks too rigidly to one’sprinciples, one would hardly ever seeAnyone.”



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1964: Canada enacted legislation that created a treaty with the United States, regulating the use of hydroelectric powergenerated by the Columbia River. Natural power is so important. Create a slogan,encouraging the support of renewable energy.

Energy: Energy is power. What do you have lots of energy for and what do you have almost no energy to do? How do you force yourself to do what you feel you haveno power to do?

1893: 100,000 people hit the ground runningas they entered Oklahoma, hoping to claimland that was formally held by Native Americans. What stories might you tellaround the campfire the night before to discourage a few of those people fromcompeting for the land?

What am I?• I left my native England 1620.• I was good at sailing .• I carried 102 brave souls who look for freedom.• My name is a compound word made

from a month plus a blossom.



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14: The Roman Senate made Caesar Augustus a god and added him to the gods of Rome. List 5 things you would change if you were a god! (unfortunatelyfor Caesar, he was already dead and did not get this golden opportunity!)

Constitution: A constitution is a documentthat states how a group is to be governed.Many organizations write their own version to help clarify expectations. What might be some of the guidelinesif a constitution was written for your class?

1787: 38 of the 41 at the ConstitutionalConvention attendees signed the United States Constitution. This document has governed our nation since then. Imagine the 3 who did not sign it. What do you suppose their opposition could have been?

Who is this famed sleuth,described in writings by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?



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1932: Mahatma Gandhi of India beginsa hunger strike. What was Gandhi protesting and why do people chose a hunger strike as a form of defiance?

Protest: Protest means to object to some-thing. Gandhi chose a non-violent form.What would be ways (other than not eating!)to object non-violently? Give 2-3 examples.

1830: The first locomotive, dubbed TomThumb, loses an 8 mile race with a horse.Create a closing statement made by the builder of Tom Thumb and the ownerof the horse.

1850: The U.S. passed a law that requiredyou to return a runaway slave if you “captured” them, even if you lived in a free state. If you lived in a free state, would you be tempted to “break the law”?Explain your thoughts.



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Communism: Communism is a govern-mental style that everyone works but allshare equally. The problem is that evenin communistic countries, there still is a group who receives more than others.Why would having pure communism be difficult?

1796: George Washington delivershis farewell speech and retires. What do you think he would do in retirement?

1956: Groucho Marx, one of history’s greatest comedians, coined this quote:

“Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies likeA banana.”

How did he use humor to turn this phrase?

1959: Russia and most of the noncommunistworld were on chilly terms with each other(often called the Cold War). Khrushchev, leader of Russia at the time, exploded with anger because the U.S. would not allow him to visit what family vacation destination?



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1643: 6,000 die in the English civil war.Why do countrymen wage battle with each other?

Civil war: A civil war is a battle within a country. Many countries have had their own version of this conflict. How do you think civil war can be prevented?

1853: The elevator is invented by Elisha Otis. What other innovations did this probably pave the way for?

Memorable quote following World War II:

Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.--Winston Churchill

What did Churchill mean?



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1348: Swiss cities blame the Jews for the plague. Supposedly, the Jews, when tortured, confessed to the poisoning of the wells. Do you think they really did? Explain your answer.

Plague: A pandemic illness that causesmany deaths. The Black Death of the mid1300’s in Europe and Asia was one such event. Why do you think that illness at that time was more deadly that it would be today?

1780: Benedict Arnold meets with the British to betray the revolutionaries. Why do you think not everyone sidedwith the patriots in the AmericanRevolution?

Who am I?• I was born in 1947.• I write of terror.• My name almost has a regal sound.• Have you noticed The Shining?



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1791: Born on this day was Michael Faraday in England. He was responsiblefor the creation of the electric motor, transformer and the generator. How do we use these types of independentelectrical sources today?

Emancipation Proclamation: The documentthat, in 1862, gave African-Americans freedom from slavery. Why do you thinkit has taken so long for African-Americansnot only to be free but treated as equals?

1969: Willie Mays, Baseball Hall of Famer, hit is 601st homerun, surpassing Babe Ruth’s 600 record. What is amazing about this accomplishment?Think of 3-4 amazements!

“Every time I look at my pocketbook, I thinkof Jackie Robinson.”

--Willie MaysJackie Robinson paved the way for African Americans in major league baseballand because of his efforts, Mays had the career of his life. State your position on this:Baseball players deserve their fame and fortune!



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1897: The first automobile fatality wasa nine year old boy who was attempting to ride on the running board (a step likepiece on the side of early cars) and was killed. Why do children often push the envelope of safety?

Pioneer: A person who ventures into areas previously not explored. It can be land,music or invention. List five characteristics of a true pioneer.

1806: Lewis and Clark return from theirjourneys, having mapped and explored the Northwest. Amazingly, there was only one fatality: Floyd who died of a ruptured appendix. How do you think that the remaining members of this adventure survived the over two year trip?What challenges do you think they faced?

Who am I?• Born in 1930, I was blind by age seven.• I pioneered jazz, blues and gospel mixed together.• I received a Grammy in 1960.• My name sounds like two first names.



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622: Muhammad, prophet of the Muslim,arrived in Medina and the Islamic calendarbegins. Why do you think this faith groupcreated their own calendar?

Supreme: of highest quality. Use the wordsupreme in two sentences that implyits meaning but have nothing to do with the ultimate court of the land.

1789: The Judiciary Act passes Congressand the Supreme Court is born. Why do you think that the writers of this bill required that the judges serve until their death?

Who am I?• I love creating life on my hand.• Kermit the Frog was one of my creations.• I was the brains (and voice) behind the Muppets.• Big Bird was also my innovation.• I died at 53 of pneumonia.



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1513: Vasco de Balboa (Spanish by birth)became the first European to see the Pacific. He walked across at the Isthmusof Panama. Write a brief note on his reaction to the site.

Technology: Machinery developed fromscientific understandings. Make a list of technology you use each day and anestimate of total minutes spent per day.

1956: The first transatlantic phone call was completed. The line had the capacityof 36 calls at one time. In your own words, create a statement that truly reveals how far we have come in thistechnology.

“One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time.”--Barbara Walters (born 1931)

What does this quote tell us about how Barbara Walters views life?



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1667: The Parthenon in Greece is damaged when it receives a direct hit from Venetian military forces. The Parthenon was built447 B.C.E. – 438 B.C.E. to honor the Goddess Athena. What does B.C.E. standfor? Why were the dates written in That order? (447-438)

Antiquity: Ancient history, especially during the time of ancient Rome and Greece. These cultures have left a lot behind to admire. Click here to view architecture

from these cultures.

1772: The first license to practice medicineis available. Professions, such as medicine,appeal to certain types of people. Make a list of 10 characteristics of someonewho goes into medicine.

Who am I?• I died on this date in 1902.• I took some great ideas from a guy in Reno, NV, for my clothing.• What people loved were the rivets.• Many still wear my invention today.• Everyone still puts them on one leg at a time.

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1940: Germany, Italy and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact which commits them to supporting one another militarily. What did each of them nations bring into thisalliance from your perspective?

Alliance: An agreement for mutual benefit, usually in time of war. When canan alliance be valuable and when can itbe detrimental?

1869: What made Wild Bill Hickok wild?It could have been that on the first day as sheriff, he stopped a fight by shooting oneof the combatants dead in Hays City, Kansas.You are citizen of Hays City. What do you say to your neighbors and friends about the new sheriff?

Who am I?• MGM signed me on this date at age 13.• I was a box office success (SING!).• My personal life was another story.• I made a film about small people and bad weather! (my traveling companions were rather unconventional)



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551 B.C.E: Confucius is born. He was a famed Chinese philosopher who possesseduncanny wisdom. In what situations are you the wisest and when do you feel yourbrain goes on holiday?

Goals: Ideals for accomplishment that encourage growth. What are you goalsfor this year? In 10 years? In 20 years?

1942: The U.S. Army creates the technologythat later becomes the stealth bomber.The stealth bomber’s asset is that at certainaltitudes, it is virtually undetectable and thus a great advantage during war time. Describe how you would use this technology in your personal life.

“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the

goals, adjust the action steps.”--Confucius

How can this be applied to life today?



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48 B.C.E.: 370 Greek ships defeatsa much larger Persian navy. This was the first naval battle in history. Why do youthink that the Greeks could defeat the Persians?

Rights: Privileges or entitlements that people feel they deserve. What are rights that we have in America that are not shared with all peoples of the world?

1988: The first American woman reachesthe summit of Mount Everest. This is the highest spot on earth (29,035 feet). One of greatest difficulties of this climb is the limited oxygen near the top. Many take oxygen tanks to support breathing. They then discard them along the slope. Should they be allowed to do this? Explain.

“The defense of our rights and our dignity, as well as efforts never to let ourselves to be overcome by the feeling of hatred - this is the road we have chosen”. --Lech WalesaLech won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on the behalf of Polish labor. What do you think is the consequence of feeling hate?



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1953: The Swiss physicist (Piccard), diveshis bathyscaphe to a record 10,330 feet. What do you envision will the future holdin deep water exploration?

Envision: To picture something possiblein the future. What do you envision will change in the future (outside of deep water exploration)? Write a sketchof what changes you predict in your lifetime.

1889: Wyoming becomes the first stateto give women the right to vote. Why do you think Wyoming was so forwardthinking in this matter?

1861: William Wrigley was born. His claim to fame was his chewing gum dynasty. What is your favorite type of gum? Is it made by Wrigley?

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