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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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Who was the President of the Confederacy during the American Civil War?

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What year did the American Civil War begin?

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What was the name of the first major battle fought in the American Civil War?

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Which amendment formally abolished slavery in the United States?

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What significant role did Clara Barton play during the Civil War?

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What was the primary goal of the Suffragette Movement?

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Which piece of legislation granted women in the United States the right to vote?

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Which prehistoric monument in England is believed to have been constructed around 2500 BCE?

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Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of the wheel around 3500 BCE?

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What is the term for the period in human history before the invention of writing?

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Which of these civilizations is known for the construction of the Great Wall?

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What ancient civilization is known for its use of hieroglyphics as a writing system?

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What agricultural advancement allowed prehistoric societies to transition from nomadic to settled lifestyles?

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