Civil Rights & Society
What movement in the 1960s fought to end segregation and gain equal rights for African Americans?
Civil Rights Movement
Who was president at the start of the 1960s?
John F. Kennedy
What youth movement promoted peace, love, and anti-war ideas?
Hippie movement
What major “race” between the U.S. and Soviet Union focused on space?
Space Race
Was the U.S. economy generally strong or weak in the 1960s?
Strong
What group rode buses in 1961 to protest segregated travel in the South?
Freedom Riders
Who became president after Kennedy was assassinated?
Lyndon B. Johnson
What type of music became very popular in the 1960s?
Rock and roll / pop
Which country launched the first satellite into space?
Soviet Union
What social class grew during the 1960s?
Middle class
Who gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What was the main goal of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War?
To stop the spread of communism
Name one famous band from Britain that became popular in the U.S.
The Beatles or The Rolling Stones
What was the name of the NASA mission that landed humans on the moon in 1969?
Apollo 11
Name one item more Americans could afford during this time.
Cars, homes, TVs
What major 1964 law made segregation illegal in public places?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Which Cold War crisis in 1962 brought the U.S. and Soviet Union close to nuclear war?
Cuban Missile Crisis
How did baby boomers influence culture in the 1960s?
They shaped music, fashion, and social trends as a large young population
Why was the Space Race important during the Cold War?
It showed technological and military superiority between nations
Why didn’t all Americans benefit equally from economic growth?
Discrimination and limited opportunities for minorities
How did nonviolent protest strategies help the civil rights movement succeed compared to violent resistance?
They gained public support, exposed injustice through media, and pressured the government to pass laws
How did Cold War tensions influence both the Vietnam War and the Space Race?
The U.S. wanted to stop communism in Vietnam and prove technological/military superiority in space against the Soviet Union
How did music and culture help spread political messages during the 1960s?
Songs and artists spoke about war, equality, and change, influencing public opinion and protests
Name one modern technology that came from advancements during the Space Race.
Memory foam, computer microchips, or wireless tools
How did government spending on war and space programs impact the U.S. economy?
It boosted innovation and jobs but also increased government spending and economic pressure