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11/19 60's Internet Search to begin reading Brian's Song, due on Thursday.

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Posted on November 19, 2019


60’s Internet Search 1. Who was the first African American Supreme court Justice? 2. Why did Muhammad Ali change his name and what was his real name? 3. Who assassinated President Kennedy: when and where? 4. What was a “sit in?” 5. What was the name of Martin Luther King’s famous speech? 6. Where were the most damaging riots located in the 60’s? List three cities: 7. What did the “Miranda” rule do? Quote the first line: 8. What was JFK’s famous inauguration speech quote? 9. Who refused to give up a seat on a bus? 10. What led to the Cuban Missile Crisis? Who were the leaders involved in this event? 11. What famous actress sang Happy Birthday to President Kennedy? 12. What was the name of the radical black movement founded by Huey P. Newton? 13. Malcolm X was the leader of what movement? Who assassinated him: when and where? 14. Who is Wilma Rudolph, what did she overcome, and how did she make history? 15. What educational television series originated in the 60’s and is still on television today? 16. What British band invaded America and became a huge success? What television show did they first appear in the US? 17. This boy was born in Tupelo, Mississippi and drove girls crazy with his music? 18. Who assassinated Robert Kennedy: when and where (location, city, state, and place)? 19. Who was given voting rights in 1965? 20. Who assassinated Martin Luther King Jr: when and where? 21. Who was Medger Evers and what was he famous for and what happened to him? 22. In 1963, what happened at the 16th Street Baptist Church? Where is this located and who did it? 23. This action figure was first introduced in the 60’s as a toy for boys? 24. What was Neil Armstrong’s quote when he landed on the moon? 25. What President helped found the Peace Corp? 26. Who took office after Kennedy? 27. What happened at Kent State? 28. What governor refused to enroll colored students at a state university? What was the university? Who were the individuals? 29. The Super Bowl trophy is named after this man? 30. What was segregation?

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