Marsha P. Johnson
The Stonewall Riots
LGBTQ+ Community
Fun Facts about 1969
Fun Facts about us!
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Was Marsha P. Johnson a drag queen?
Yes.
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Where did the riot occur?
At the Stonewall Inn
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True or false: Marsha P. Johnson was a member of the LGBTQ+ community?
True
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The year 1969 was in which century (ex: 17th century)?
The 20th century
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Where is Ella from specifically?
London, England
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What did Marsha P. Johnson do to start the riot (according to the video)?
She threw a brick.
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Who was the main instigator of the riot?
Marsha P. Johnson
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What does the acronym LGBTQ+ stand for?
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and more.
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True or False: Sesame street was aired for the first time in 1969.
True
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Does Teddy have any pets?
No
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Marsha P. Johnson is known as a pioneer in which movement?
The gay/queer liberation movement.
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True or false: The Stonewall Riots were nonviolent.
False
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What did the Commission on Human Rights rule?
That gay individuals had the right to be served at bars.
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What year did Neil Armstrong walk on the moon?
1969
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Does Sonja have any siblings? If so, how many?
She has one sibling.
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What year was Marsha P. Johnson born?
1945
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When did the first riot occur (Month & year)?
June 1969
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According to the reading, what were police doing to LGBTQ+ people at the Stonewall Inn (name one)?
Arresting them on questionable charges / handcuffed / publicly forced into police cars
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True or false: Commercial whale hunting was stopped in 1969.
False. It was 1970
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What is Ayla's favorite animal?
A moose
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What were some difficulties of Marsha's childhood (Name two)?
Upbringing in Christian household / she was homeless / she had many economic issues / she was reprimanded for crossdressing.
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What street was the Stonewall Inn on?
Christopher Street
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In what state did the Stonewall Riots originate?
New York
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What song was number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969 (Song or Artist)?
"Sugar Sugar" by the Archies
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When is Kingston's birthday?
September 18th