The 1960s: Conflict, Change, and Culture

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Across
  1. 3. Wall that divided East and West Germany during the Cold War
  2. 6. LBJ’s domestic program to fight poverty
  3. 8. 1969 music festival symbolizing 1960s culture
  4. 9. The failed 1961 invasion of Cuba
  5. 11. President who launched the Great Society programs
  6. 12. Law signed in 1964 ending segregation in public places
  7. 13. Conflict between U.S. and Soviet Union without direct fighting
  8. 14. Leader of the Civil Rights Movement who gave the “I Have a Dream” speech
  9. 18. Protest against the Vietnam War where students were shot in 1970
  10. 19. JFK’s program encouraging Americans to serve their country
  11. 20. The 1962 crisis involving Soviet missiles in Cuba
Down
  1. 1. War fought between North and South Vietnam (1955–1975)
  2. 2. Policy aimed at stopping the spread of communism
  3. 4. The Supreme Court case that desegregated schools (earlier, but key to Civil Rights)
  4. 5. African American leader associated with Black Power
  5. 7. Movement that promoted peace, love, and rebellion against traditional values
  6. 10. U.S. President assassinated in 1963
  7. 15. Civil rights activist who refused to give up her bus seat
  8. 16. Youth movement protesting war and supporting civil rights
  9. 17. Amendment banning poll taxes (1964)