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Which former Cuban leader was a central figure during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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What was the duration of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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Who was the first commander of the Continental Army?

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Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Which city was the site of the first major battle of the American Revolution?

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Which ancient Greek philosopher is known for the Socratic method?

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What was the purpose of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece?

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Which Greek term refers to a public meeting or gathering place for citizens in city-states?

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Which city-state was the birthplace of democracy and known for its cultural achievements during the 5th century BC?

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Who was the prominent civil rights leader known for his use of nonviolent protests and his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech?

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In what year was the Civil Rights Act signed into law, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

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In which year did Martin Luther King Jr. receive the Nobel Peace Prize?

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Which U.S. president signed the Civil Rights Act into law?

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Who was the prominent civil rights leader who delivered the famous 'I Have a Dream' speech during the 1963 March on Washington?

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Which movement in the 1960s aimed at ending racial segregation in public accommodations and promoting civil rights through peaceful protests?

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In what year was the Civil Rights Act signed into law?

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Who was the African American woman who played a key role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a symbol of the movement?

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What year was the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution ratified?

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Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits the denial of the right to vote based on sex?

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What was the primary message of the suffrage movement in the 19th century?

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