1950s
1960s
1970s
100
Popularized African American blues music in the form of Rock n' Roll. Often referred to as the King of Rock.
Who is Elvis Presley?
100
A movement coined by Beat Generation author Allan Ginsberg. Represented peaceful protest against war.
What is Flower Power?
100
Popularized the leotard
Who is Rod Stewart?
200
This began in 1950 and was a contest between the two superpowers (Soviet Union & USA)
What is the Cold War?
200
73 million watched this British band on the Ed Sullivan show
What are the Beatles?
200
Popular soft rock band that sang about relationships and love.
What is Fleetwood Mac?
300
Refers to the spread of Communism from one country to the next.
What is the Domino Theory?
300
Used tunnels and guerrilla warfare against the USA in Vietnam
What are the Vietcong or National Liberation Front?
300
Progressive rock band that had to replace a lead singer due to an 'acid casualty'
What is Pink Floyd
400
Long range missiles developed during the Arms Race that drastically altered the risk factor of Nuclear War.
What are ICBMs (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles)?
400
This chemical was responsible for the destruction of vegetation
What is Agent Orange?
400
Refers to the attempt at making music more artistic and meaningful
What is the 'progressive' genre?
500
MAD
What is Mutually Assured Destruction?
500
This speech called for equal rights and freedoms for African Americans.
What is the 'I Have A Dream' speech?
500
Ended in the early 70s
What is the Vietnam War
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