Fashion company who launched a collection in 1947 that came to dictate female fashion in teh 50's
What is Dior
100
Type of cars that Americans virtually fell inlove with during the 50's
What are Sports Cars
100
African American female that has been called ""One of the most important African American leaders of the twentieth century and perhaps the most influential woman in the civil rights movement.""
Who is Ella Baker
100
Court case that reversed Plessy v. Ferguson "seperate but equal" ruling
What is Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
100
This is a movie that became famous in the 1960's. Today student's continue to learn about this book. The book is based on a small town in Alabama.
What is To Kill A Mockingbird
200
The wear that combined peplum jackets with pencil skirts
What is formal wear
200
Optional equipment introduced in 1953 that could be installed in the car
What is Air Conditioning
200
Woman who participated in the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Who Rosa Parks
200
Case that challenged the constitutionality of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
What is Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States
200
Singer during the 1960's who made songs such as
Visions of Johanna, All Along the Watchtower, and Like a Rolling Stone.
Who is Bob Dylan
300
Pants known as houseboy pants and pedelpushers which made an apperance in the 50's
What are Mid-Calf Pants
300
A type of car that become popular during 1957. Most useful among families
What are Station Wagons
300
Responsible for designing the "Great Society" legislation that included laws that upheld civil rights, public broadcasting, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson
300
Court case that ruled that the prohibition on interracial marriage was unconstitutional.
What is Loving v. Virginia
300
A popular fasion fad in the 1950's. Typically it was a colorful, full, swingy skirty, that went just below the knee. Commonly made of felt fabric
What is a poodle skirt
400
Mens clothing item commonly worn with knee-length socks
What are Bermuda Shorts
400
A design during the 1951 model year that become popular among owners of cars.
What are Hardtop Covertibles
400
The initiator and organizer of the 1961 Freedom Ride
Who is James L. Farmer, Jr.
400
Court held that the Civil Rights Act of 1866 bans racial discrimination in housing by private, as well as governmental, housing providers. Occurred in 1968
What is Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co.
400
Genre of music popular among teens during the 1950's that included songs like Blue Suede Shoes, and Jailhouse Rock.
What is Rock 'n' Roll
500
A new look introduced into mens fashion by Savile Row
What is New Edwardian
500
Year that magnesium and plastic-fiberglass bodied cars were introduced.
What is 1953
500
Man who introduced the idea of "Black Power"
Who is Malcolm X
500
Supreme Court held that school systems must abolish their racially dual systems, but could do so "with all deliberate speed.". Occurred in 1955
What is Brown v. Board II
500
A common movie fad that is said to begin with the release of Bwana Devil in 1952