World At War
Culture Shock
Prominent Figures
Press Mess
Movements and Inventions
100
The Japanese bombed this naval base in 1941, solidifying the United State's involvement in World War II.
What is Pearl Harbor?
100
The "British Invasion" began with these mop-tops in the 60s.
Who are The Beatles?
100
This scandal was not "water" under the bridge for this president.
Who is Nixon?
100
This year marked the first presidential debates aired on television.
What is 1960?
100
This network was the first to be created since the 1950s.
What is FOX?
200
John Lennon said "All We Are Saying Is Give Peace A Chance" to protest this war.
What is Vietnam?
200
He "thrilled" crowds and was the first African-American to be featured on MTV.
Who is Michael Jackson?
200
His presidency was not an act.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
200
This office was authorized by President Roosevelt in 1941.
What is the Office of Censorship?
200
In 1964, this act was passed to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream a reality.
What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
300
The "chilly" War.
What is Cold?
300
Jimi Hendrix played the final set in this music festival.
What is Woodstock?
300
He wanted to reach "New Frontiers."
Who is John F. Kennedy?
300
Kennedy kept newspapers conservative during this crisis.
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
300
This instant camera was invented in 1947.
What is the Polaroid Camera?
400
The year the world ended their second war.
What is 1945?
400
"Shaky Insect"
What is Jitterbug?
400
He took "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," with fellow astronaut, Buzz Aldrin.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
400
Live broadcasts were made possible by this satellite, launched in 1962.
What is Telstar?
400
A decline in newspaper readership was caused by this invention.
What is the television?
500
This war spanned from 1950-1953.
What is the Korean War?
500
"Video Killed the Radio Star" on this network.
What is MTV?
500
He was anything but asleep when he delivered his famous "I Have A Dream Speech."
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
500
News was provided to journalists directly from the front during this war in the 50s.
What is the Korean War?
500
Program implemented by Johnson to provide health and education services to children.
What is Head Start?
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