History Flashcards
1
Q
When did World War 2 start and end? (And when did the US officially join?)
A
September 1, 1939 - September 2, 1945 (US joined in December, 1941)
2
Q
Which two battles between the American colonies and British troops in Massachusetts were considered the start of the Revolutionary War?
A
The battles of Lexington and Concord
1775
The Battle of Lexington is also famous for Paul Revere’s advance notice “The British are coming!” that helped the Minutemen quickly assemble a small force at Lexington.
