American Society In The 1960s
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WHY DID THE BERKLEY STUDENTS TAKE OVER THEADMINISTRATION BUILDING?
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They felt like it
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They knew the building was doing illegal acts
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It saw nuclear arms and racial discrimination 2 great threats to American society
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C. It saw nuclear arms and racial discrimination 2 great threats to American societyExplanation
The students were very concerned on what was hurting our society.Rate this question:
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WHAT'S A GENERATION GAP?
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A division between older and younger people
- B.
A nickname for a cliff
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When younger people blamed older people for everything
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A. A division between older and younger peopleExplanation
During this time, there were a lot of youth revoltsRate this question:
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Describe what a hippy looks like.
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Long hair, tye dye shirts
- B.
Business suits, suitcase
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A t-shirt (duh. Isn't that what EVERYONE wears?)
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A. Long hair, tye dye shirtsExplanation
They rejected society and dressed more exotically and acted very different from most people.Rate this question:
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Which is a pop artist?
- A.
Bob Finkleheimer
- B.
Andy Warhol
- C.
Leonardo da Vinci
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B. Andy WarholExplanation
Leonardo WAS an artist....from ITALY!!! You might know one of Warhol's famous painting, Marily Monroe. Ask Mrs. Jamieson for a picture of it (if she still has it...)Rate this question:
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Which of the following is NOT a Brittish band?
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The Jackson Five
- B.
The Rolling Stones
- C.
The Beatles
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A. The Jackson FiveExplanation
The Jackson Five WAS a band in the 60s just not a Brittish band.Rate this question:
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What is the Mowtown Records?
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The most esteemed record company. Only the best of the best had the record label.
- B.
A shop that sells guitars
- C.
The first major record company owned by an African American
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C. The first major record company owned by an African AmericanExplanation
Bands under the label were Aretha Franklin, The Jackson Five, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye (LOL. Hate to have that name.)Rate this question:
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Who was Bob Dylan?
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A popular rock 'n'roll singer who based his songs on love.
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A pie seller
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A popular Folk music singer who based his songs on struggles on the poor and powerless
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C. A popular Folk music singer who based his songs on struggles on the poor and powerlessExplanation
NOT ROCK 'N'ROLL OR LOVE! He wanted everyone to rise above their troubles.Rate this question:
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Why was the Woodstock such a big deal?
- A.
The best musical artists came there
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You were able to meet any singer, guitarist, whatever.
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There was never going to be another one.
Correct Answer
A. The best musical artists came thereExplanation
REMEMBER! IT'S NOT JUST MUSIC! THERE WAS ART TOO!!Rate this question:
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