Cold War
Who was the cold war between?
Soviet Union America
Who was considered to have won the space race?
America
What was the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s?
It was a series of protests against racial discrimination.
What was one thing that became popular in the 1950s pop culture
music, TV, TV shows, movies
When did the Cold War begin and end?
1947-1991
When he space race start and when did it end?
1955, 1969
How did people try to fight segregation? Name 2 ways.
boycotts, marches, organizations
Why did Elvis Presley raise controversy?
He was blamed as the cause of teens' disobedient and rebellious behavior. His dancing and singing were also blamed for corrupting the youth.
Name at least two causes of the Cold War
Fear of communism in America, tensions between the countries after ww2, invention of nuclear weapons, ideological differences between the two countries
What was the name of Russia's first satellite?
Sputnik 1
Which African American refused to give their seat up to a white man in the 1950s and started the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Rosa Parks
What sports became popular in the 1950s?
baseball, boxing, football, golf, soccer, badminton, basketball
What advancements were made during the Cold War?
Rocket Science, Nuclear Bombs, Technology
What was Americans first satellite and when did they launch it?
Challenger 1, 1958
When did the Montgomery Bus Boycott begin?
around 1955
What were the 2 most common accessories which became popular for women in the 1950s?
hats and gloves,
Who invented the nuclear bomb?
J. Robert Oppenheimer
What was the name of the first American that went into space?
John Glen
How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?
about 13 months
What did Play Doh first start off as?
Wallpaper cleaner