1960s Social Change
1 / 15The 1960s transformed America forever. How well do you remember the social upheavals of that decade?
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What was the name of the 1963 march where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech?
About 1960s Social Change
1960s Social Change is a free nostalgia trivia quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. The 1960s transformed America forever. How well do you remember the social upheavals of that decade? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. What was the name of the 1963 march where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech?
Answer: The March on Washington
2. What did four African American college students do at a Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, NC in 1960?
Answer: Organized a sit-in
3. Who founded the National Organization for Women (NOW) in 1966?
Answer: Betty Friedan
4. What were the bus trips taken by civil rights activists to challenge segregation in interstate travel called?
Answer: Freedom Rides
5. Which 1965 act removed barriers to voting for African Americans in the South?
Answer: The Voting Rights Act
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in 1960s Social Change?
1960s Social Change has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is 1960s Social Change free to play?
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How long does 1960s Social Change take?
Most players finish 1960s Social Change in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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