Rebel songs chapter 4/5/6

Question 1

What started in 1933?

Accepted Answer

A period of drought

Question 2

The McCarthy era supported artists like Pete Seeger

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Where did migrants go?

Accepted Answer

California

Question 4

What was the main idea of McCarthyism?

Accepted Answer

To fight against the spread of communism in the United States

Question 5

Woodie Guthrie was a poet

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

During the Dust Bowl, in which direction did the wind go?

Accepted Answer

Oklahoma - New York

Question 7

Which song was turned into a Civil Rights anthem by Pete Seeger?

Accepted Answer

We Shall Overcome

Question 8

Woody Guthrie wrote “This Machine Kills People” on his guitar.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Why was “This Land Is Your Land” written?

Accepted Answer

As a critique of inequality and private ownership

Question 10

Pete Seeger didn't inspire Bob Dylan.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Which group did Pete Seeger co-found to spread folk music?

Accepted Answer

The Weavers

Question 12

Which historical event mainly inspired Guthrie’s songs about ?

Accepted Answer

The Dust Bowl

Question 13

How many people left their homes and migrated to another state during the Dust Bowl?

Accepted Answer

2 500 000

Questions 13