Cold War
Civil Rights
Name the Historical Figure
The 1950s
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100
The two main countries “fighting” against each other during the Cold War.
USA and USSR
100
Baseball player who, as a Black man, broke the color barrier within the sport.
Jackie Robinson
100
I became the first (and so far only) person to resign from the Presidency.
Double: Name all the presidents who have gone through impeachment (three others)
Richard Nixon
100
The Republican President who served for a majority of the decade.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
100
In what way did President Harry Truman move Civil Rights forward in 1948?
Outlawed segregation in the military
100
What sport is played by the Chicago Bulls?
Basketball
200
Senator primarily responsible for the Second Red Scare; led a "witch hunt" against many artists, actors and directors he accused of being communist
Senator Joseph McCarthy
200
A boycott of buses occurred in what city and state?
Montgomery, Alabama
200
I was the first leader of a Communist China.
Mao Zedong
200
This phenomena in the 1950’s profoundly affected the nation’s social institutions and economy and redefined American life. Occurred roughly 1945-1965
Baby Boom
200
This nuclear power plant in 1979 turned public opinion against nuclear power within the country when its reactor melted down in Pennsylvania
Three Mile Island
200
What fresh herb is used in a mojito cocktail?
Mint
300
Two satellites were launched by the Soviet Union that shocked the United States in 1957. What was their name?
Sputnik I and Sputnik II
300
What is an example of a NON-violent Civil Rights group? What is an example of a violent one?
Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee or Southern Christian Leadership Conference , Black Panthers
300
For months, I failed to negotiate to get Iranian hostages free.
Jimmy Carter
300
This new invention became a focal point of society; By 1961, there was almost 46,000,000 sold.
Televison
300
This group became a model for the youth rebellion of the 1960’s advocating spontaneity, use of drugs, and rebellion against social standards. Many would become hippies
Beatniks
300
What citrus flavored soft drink was introduced by Coca-Cola in 1979 to compete with Pepsi's Mountain Dew?
Mello Yello
400
Two SALT agreements were negotiated between the USA and USSR during the late years of the Cold War. What does SALT stand for?
Strategic Arms Limitations Talks
400
In the 1960’s, three pieces of legislation were passed that were viewed as wins for African Americans. Name at least two of the three pieces of legislation.
Civil Rights Act of 1964, Voting Rights Act of 1965 and Civil Rights Act of 1968
400
My doctrine stated the US would give whatever aid necessary to Middle Eastern countries to fight Communism in the region.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
400
This construction project that began in 1956 served as a model for the rest of the world in terms of modern transportation infrastructure
Interstate Highway System
400
This Supreme Court case required that state courts provide counsel (services of an attorney) for indigent (poor) defendants.
Gideon v. Wainwright
400
Agoraphobia is the irrational fear of what?
Basically leaving the house---Places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment -- Such phobics fear they will have a panic attack. They may fear wide-open spaces or crowded spaces.
500
The Soviet Union invaded two countries “heating up” the Cold War. What two countries did they invade?
Hungary and Afghanistan
500
Chief Justice Earl Warren in his 1954 decision in Brown v. Board decided two things. What two things were decided in Brown v. Board?
1. Separate facilities are inherently unequal and thus unconstitutional and 2. All schools must integrate with “all deliberate speed”
500
I was the first African American woman to serve in Congress for New York’s 12th district. I was also the first Black woman to run for President.
Shirley Chisolm
500
Some critics of this decade provided their commentary through novels. One written by J.D. Salinger and one written by Joseph Heller. Name one of their novels
Catcher in the Rye and Catch-22
500
In the year 1960, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC for short, was formed. It was formed with 5 members initially. Name the five. (Think of the most oil producing countries in the world)
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Iran and Venezuela
500
What Shakespeare play asks: "To be or not to be"?
Hamlet