CL Test 181-200 Flashcards
What does the phrase, “don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes” mean?
Don’t act unless you know that you have a high chance of success
Who was John Brown?
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An abolitionist of the 19th century
Who said “don’t fore until you see the whites of their eyes”?
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William Prescott
Who was William Penn?
The founder of Pennsylvania
What did Penn become?
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A Quaker
What is fort Sumter?
A fort at the opening of the Charleston, SC port.
What happened at fort Sumter?
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The first civil war engagement
What is dowry?
A gift from the bride’s family to the groom’s
What is a dowry?
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A gift of money, property, or material goods given to the groom or his family by the bride’s family
Wat is the purpose of dowry?
To tighten a family together after a marriage
Who is Dale Carnegie?
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An American author and teacher of the 20th century
What made Carnegie famous?
His book, entitled; “How to Win Friends and Influence People”.
What is a Cajun?
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A native of Louisiana believed to be of French decent.
What sets Cajuns apart?
Special dialect, and cooking style.
What is Euthanasia?
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A painless way to put someone to death.
What is a common use for euthanasia?
Someone who has a terminal, and incurable disease.
What does I.Q. stand for?
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Intelligence Quotient
How do you get I.Q.?
By taking the ratio of someone’s mental age, to their score on a standardized test.
What was the Civil War?
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A war fought in the US, between the US.
When was the civil war?
1861-1865
Where does the phrase “all animals are equal, but some are more equal than others” come from?
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The novel, “Animal Farm.”
Who says the quote from animal farm?
The pigs, who were the leaders.
What is “Animal Farm”?
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A novel written by Gorge Orwell
What is animal farm relating to?
The Russian revolution
