1960+1970

• What impression does the end of the 1960s give about American society?

  That all past problems were resolved
• Why is the 1960s considered significant in American history?

  It had lasting impacts on the world
• What famous event is associated with JFK in the 1960s?

  His assassination
• How do historians view JFK's legacy?

  They argue it is often overplayed
• What war is mentioned as significant during the 1960s?

  The Vietnam War
• What is a common sentiment about the Vietnam War among historians?

  It was unnecessary and poorly fought
• What major event occurred in 1969?

  The moon landing
• What was the moon landing significant for?

  The space race between America and the USSR
• How did music change during the 1960s?

  It became darker and more intense
• What cultural event is mentioned towards the end of the 1960s?

  The Woodstock Festival
• What does the course focus on regarding black people's rights?

  The progression in rights for black people
• What two events are mentioned to start the discussion on civil rights?

  The sit-ins and the Freedom Rides
• What film does the speaker recommend for understanding civil rights events?

  The Butler
• What aspect of the sit-ins does the film depict well?

  The preparation of the students for protests
• What was the main strategy of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)?

  Passive resistance and non-violence
• Who inspired Martin Luther King in his non-violent approach?

  Gandhi
• What was the demographic of the students involved in the civil rights movement?

  Young people, often around 20 years old
• How did the 1960s students differ from previous generations?

  They were more vocal about inequality
• What was the purpose of the sit-ins?

  To challenge segregation laws peacefully
• What was the outcome for protesters during the sit-ins?

  They were often arrested for breaking laws
• What was the Freedom Ride organized to test?

  The segregation laws for transport
• What happened to the Freedom Riders in Birmingham, Alabama?

  They faced significant violence and arrests
• Why did President Kennedy intervene during the Freedom Rides?

  To improve America's international image
• What was the intended destination of the Freedom Rides?

  New Orleans
• What was the outcome of the Freedom Rides?

  They had to stop due to violence
• How did the public perceive the violence against the Freedom Riders?

  It damaged America's reputation internationally
• How did Kennedy's response to the Freedom Rides compare to Eisenhower's actions in Little Rock?

  Both intervened to stop violence against protesters
• What was the outcome of the Freedom Rides?

  They were unable to continue due to violence
• Why did Kennedy intervene during the civil rights movement?

  To improve America's international image
• What significant event occurred at Little Rock High School?

  Integration of African American students
• What is the difference between passive resistance and direct action?

  Direct action provokes a reaction peacefully
• Who is known for the sit-ins at lunch counters?

  Students in Greensboro, North Carolina
• What was the purpose of the March on Washington in 1963?

  To demand jobs and freedom
• When did the March on Washington take place?

  August 28, 1963
• What was the significance of the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington?

  It symbolized the fight against slavery
• How did the Birmingham march influence the March on Washington?

  Birmingham's violence highlighted the need for change
• How many people attended the March on Washington?

  250,000 people
• What was the impact of television on the civil rights movement?

  It helped spread awareness nationwide
• What was the main message of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech?

  Equality regardless of skin color
• What event occurred shortly after the March on Washington?

  A church bombing in Birmingham