Directions: Answer the following questions to the best of your ability. This is a pre-test. It is not expected that you know the answers. There will be time to discuss the answers with other students after attempting to answer the questions individually.

1: Name three Minnesotans from this era that are known for their contribution or their connection to a key event. Tell what they are known for.

2: Name three well-known events that occurred during this time that are considered key events in history. Tell about each event.

3: Name at least one Governor from Minnesota and one President from the U.S. who were serving in their respective offices during this era.

4: In regard to women’s roles and rights, what significant events contributed to expanding or limiting the rights and freedoms of women during this time?

5: In regard to African Americans and the struggle for civil rights, what significant events contributed to expanding or limiting the rights and freedoms of African Americans during this time?

6: In regard to Japanese Americans and the struggle for civil rights, what significant events contributed to expanding or limiting the rights and freedoms of Japanese Americans during this time?

7: Choose a controversial issue from this time and write what you know about it and if you agree or disagree with the actions that were taken.