Civil War
WWII
Civil Rights
The Counterculture
Famous Americans
100

This was the president during the Civil War.

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

100

America (primarily) fought on these two continents during World War Two.

What are Europe and Asia? (Bonus: Africa)

100

This group of people fought for their rights during the Civil Rights era.

Who are African-Americans/Black People?

100

This style of music was popular with young people during the Counterculture.

What is Rock 'n' Roll/Rock?

100

This was the first president of the United States.

Who is George Washington?

200

This was the main political issue behind the Civil War.

What is slavery?

200

These countries were the main allies of America during World War Two.

What are Britain and Russia?

200

This famous civil rights leader gave the "I Have a Dream" speech, and was later shot.

Who is Martin Luther King, Jr.?

200

This British band "invaded" America during the Counterculture era.

Who are The Beatles?

200

This famous singer from the 1950s was known for his deep voice, exciting music, and shocking (for the time) dance moves.

Who is Elvis Presley?

300
This part of the USA wanted to leave America and form their own country.

What is the South?

300

This American place was attacked by Japan, bringing the USA into World War Two.

What is Pearl Harbor (Hawaii)?

300

What two decades are best known for being the height of the Civil Rights movement?

What are the 1950s and 1960s?

300

This group of young people rejected the "main" culture of America to create the Counterculture.

Who are the Hippies?

300

This famous blonde actress from the 1950's is still known for her style.

Who is Marilyn Monroe?

400

This old American movie tells the story of the Civil War from the South's point of view.

What is Gone With the Wind?

400

This was the president during World War Two.

Who is FDR (Franklin Delano Roosevelt?)

400

This was a popular method of protest during the civil rights era.

What is a march (or sit-in/freedom ride/rally)?

400

This is the war that most of the hippies protested (demanding that America end this war).

What is the Vietnam War?

400

This famous American invented things like the light bulb and sound recording.

Who is Thomas Edison?

500

In this year, the Civil War began.

What is 1860?

500

In this year, America entered World War Two.

What is 1942?

500

This more controversial, Muslim, civil rights leader made much more biting statements than Martin Luther King, Jr.

Who is Malcolm X?

500

This famous music festival drew a crowd of thousands and took place in rural New York in 1969.

What is the Woodstock Festival?

500

This famous American movie director is known for making such films as Jaws, Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, and Indiana Jones.

Who is Steven Spielberg?

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