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1) Who assassinated President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963? - Lee Harvey Oswald
- James Earl Ray
- Jack Ruby
- Sirhan Sirhan
 
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2) Which country did the United States compete against in the Space Race during the 1960s? - Soviet Union
- China
- Germany
- United Kingdom
 
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3) What was the name of the famous rock band that released their debut album in 1963 and became part of the British Invasion? - The Byrds
- The Beach Boys
- The Beatles
- The Rolling Stones
 
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4) Which civil rights leader delivered the famous “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963? - Malcolm X
- Rosa Parks
- Martin Luther King Jr.
- Medgar Evers
 
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5) Which conflict heavily influenced U.S. politics and society during the 1960s? - Korean War
- Vietnam War
- Persian Gulf War
- World War II
 
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6) What was the primary purpose of the 1964 Civil Rights Act? - Establish voting rights
- End racial segregation
- Support labor unions
- Promote environmental protection
 
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7) Which psychedelic rock band released their iconic album “Surrealistic Pillow” in 1967? - The Doors
- Jefferson Airplane
- The Jimi Hendrix Experience
- Pink Floyd
 
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8) In what year did the first manned moon landing occur, with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin as astronauts? - 1967
- 1968
- 1969
- 1970
 
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9) What significant event took place at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 1968? - Anti-war protests and police clashes
- Civil rights legislation signing
- First televised presidential debate
- Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy
 
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10) Which country did the United States face in the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962? - China
- Vietnam
- Soviet Union
- North Korea
 
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