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Sig. Figs Cont.
AP World History Significant Figures Cont.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What were the Wright Brothers known for? | First powered, heavier than air flight NC beach 1903 |
| What type of education did the Wright Brothers have? | Wright Bros: Orville 1871-1948, Wilbur 1867-1912 Only had local public school education but read a lot. Bicycle mechanics in OH, experimented with wind tunnels. |
| Was the attempt to sell the plane to the U.S. Government successful? Why/Why not? | The plane had to be improved; a number of crashes and fatalities. Neither one married, Wilbur died of typhoid They went to Europe to show it off, 1909 sold plan to US Army for almost $1 million (Today’s money) |
| Which brother sold the company, but served on various air boards? | Orville sold the company, served on various air boards; National Academy of Science member. |
| Who was Guglielmo Marconi? | Guglielmo Marconi 1874-1937 Born in Italy to Irish mom, Italian dad. 1899 sent signal across English Channel First trans-Atlantic radio signal 1901, despite critics who said the Earth’s curve would not allow it. |
| What was Marconi's family life like? | Served in WWI Married and divorced twice, 5 kids; |
| What award did Marconi receive in 1909? | Awarded 1909 Nobel prize. Received numerous other awards and honors from several countries. |
| What party was Marconi a part of? | member of faciast party. |
| What was Marconi called the "Father of..."? | 1912 radio signal from Titanic, rescue ships arrived in 4 hours Continued his experiments and discoveries, called “father of radio.” Spin off from one of his companies was RCA, later part of NBC |
| Who was Mohandas Gandhi? | Mohandas Gandhi 1869-1948 Campaigned against UK rule in Indira, Salt March, etc. Fasted, practiced non-violence, arrested many times |
| What was Gandhi's family life like? | Born in India, law degree in UK Married at age 13 to Kasturba, 4 kids |
| What religion was Gandhi? | Claimed to be Hindu, Muslim, and Christian |
| What was Gandhi known for? | Independence obtained 1947 but partition Assassinated by radical Hindu Film Gandhi 1982 won 8 Academy Awards |
| Who was Joseph Stalin? | Joseph Stalin 1878-1953 Stalin= steel, real name Jughashvili One of top leaders under Lenin Head of state/ party 1920s to 1953 |
| What was Stalin's family life like? | Married 2x, likely 2nd wife committed suicide, 3 kids, He let his son die in Nazi prison, His daughter d.2011 defected to the US. |
| What was Stalin most known for? | Responsible for the deaths of millions by famine, purges. Industrialized, militarized USSR, Helped defeat Hitler (but earlier had a pact with him). Cold War opposition to US |
| Who was Winston Churchill? | Passed military academy entrance exam on 3rd try, served in several minor wars Writer: journalist, authored over 40 books, Nobel prize literature |
| What was Churchill's family like? | Wife Clementine, 5 kids Born to UK dad and US mom, ancestor Lord Marlborough |
| What was Churchill known for? | Politician: MP 60 years PM 1940-1945, 1951-1955 One of eight honorary US citizens Humor, quotes, and wit BBC 2002 voted Greatest Birton of all time |
| Who was Albert Einstein? | Albert Einstein 1879-1955 Born in Germany, educated in Italy and Switzerland Worked as a clerk, 1905 scientific papers published, earned Ph.D University Prof; |
| What was Einstein's family life like? | With first wife m. 1903 Mileva d. 1948, 3 kids; divorced 1919; second wife Elsa d. 1936 was his cousin. |
| What was Einstein most known for? | Theory of relativity, E = mc(squared) His ideas conflicted with Newton’s Came to US 1933, prof at Princeton University Cautioned FDR about German nuke. |
| What awards did Einstein receive that are most memorable? | Named “Man of the Century” by Time Magazine Innumerable other awards. 1921 Nobel prize |
| Who was Mustapha Kemal? | Mustapha Kemal 1881-1938 Attended Ottoman military school/college Fought in WWI, won honors at Gallipoli 1915. |
| What was Kemal's family life like? | Married Latife for 2 years, divorced, adopted many children. One of his daughters was the first female fighter pilot, Istanbul airport named for her. |
| What treaty did Kemal fight against? | Fought against Entente treaty; became first leader of Turkey 1923 Called Ataturk or father of the Turks. Made the nation secular (his views on religion are indifferent) and modern (called Kemalism) Re-elected 1927, 1931, 1935 |
| How many times was Kemal re-elected? | Re-elected 1927, 1931, 1935 |
| How did Kemal die? | May have died from drink (poison) |
| Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt? | Franklin Roosevelt 1882-1945 Born to NY Wealth, only child, went to Harvard Contracted polio, most public never knew. VP candidate 1920; NY Governor 1929-1932 Elected President 4x, Died of weak heart; stroke. |
| What was FDR's family life like? | Married 5th cousin once removed Eleanor(she was niece of Teddy Roosevelt), 6 kids, several mistresses |
| What big things did Roosevelt do during his presidency? | New Deal, inspired Americans with fireside chats; failed court packing. Refused to support anti-lynching laws; appointed 1st female to cabinet; did have “black cabinet”. WWII aided the UK and Russia; interned US citizens of Japanese origin. |
| How is FDR remembered in our country? | Regarded in Top 3 of US Presidents. |
| Who was Hideki Tojo? | Hideki Tojo 1884-1948 Samurai and Buddhist priest heritage. Military education: war was great, emperor a god, honor to die for country Bitter towards West Married, 7 kids |
| What positions did Tojo hold? | Led army in China late 1930s PM and War Minister 1941-1944 |
| What did Tojo do when he, allegedly, had to take the blame instead of the emperor? | Failed suicide 1945, some say he was pushed to take the blame instead of the emperor. |
| How did Tojo die and why? | Executed by hanging, responsible for deaths of millions of Chinese, brutal treatment of POWs. Granddaughter defended her grandfather’s actions and Japan’s actions |
| Who was David Ben Gurion? | David Ben Gurion 1886-1973 Born in Russian Poland Came to Israel (part of Ottoman) 1906, Organized/led various labor and immigrant groups. Wife Paula, 3 kids |
| What was David Ben Gurion most known for? | Fought for UK in WWI, he was 5ft. Tall Promoted Zionism i.e., a nation for the Jews First PM of Israel late 1940s to early 1960s, also Defense Minister |
| How was Gurion honored after his death? | Israeli airport, university named for him. Book to read, the novel Exodus by Leon Uris 1958, movie 1960 |
| Who was Adolf Hitler? | Adolf Hitler 1889-1945 Born in Austria, failed art school Medaled in WWI, military assigned him to monitor political parties after the war. |
| How did Hitler end in jail? | Rose to Nazi leadership through eloquence, bluffing to quit Failed Beer Hall putsch 1923, sentenced to 5 years, paroled after 1 year Mein Kampf |
| What was Hitler most notorious for? | Storm troopers and depression helped him gain Chancellor 1933 Seized all power, rearmed Launched WWII Europe, killed 6 million Jews |
| How did Hitler die? | Committed suicide with new wife; he was vegatarian, given lots of drugs by doctors |
| Who was Mao Zedong? | Mao Zedong 1893-1976 Lower middle-class family, moderate education Joined CCP shortly after it began 1920s, rose to power during Long March 1930s His view of communism was to train the peasants Swimming stories, ping-pong diplomacy |
| What was Zedong remembered for? | Defeated GMD 1946-1949, tens of millions died in Great Leap Forward, Cultural Revolution Quotations from Chairman Mao (Billions sold?) Women hold up (almost) half of the sky One of his granddaughters is said to be worth $500 million. |
| What was Zedong's family life like? | Married 4x, seems to have cared little for his family; liberated but abused many young women, One of his granddaughters is said to be worth $500 million. |
| Who was Lazaro Cardenas? | Lazaro Cardenas 1895-1970 From middle-class origins (just west of Mexico City), left school at 11 Served in military (sided with Obregon, Calles during revolution) known for honesty as paymaster, became general. Married Amalia (one child), |
| What did Cardenas that made a huge impact on his country? | Became governor, chosen by Calles to be next president 1934-40 but forced Calles into exile. Cut his own presidential salary Did more than all leaders combined to expand land ownership, schools, took over foreign oil Left presidency with modest wealth; |
| What award did Cardenas receive in 1955? | Stalin peace prize 1955 |
| How did Cardenas' legacy continue? | Son and grandson served as mayor, governor, senator. |
| Who was Alfred Hitchcock? | Alfred Hitchcock 1899-1980 Born in England, began work as photographer, became director Wife Alma (also screenwriter, film director), daughter Patricia (actress) |
| What is Hitchcock most remembered for? | 50 films, known for suspense, cameo appearances; his films received 46 Academy Award nominations. Came to Hollywood 1930’s, knighted by the Queen Famous movies; all considered in top 100: Rear Window, Vertigo, North by Northwest, Psycho |
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