Detroit Through the Ages
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Which city is the largest and most populous in the state of Michigan?

  • Detroit (correct)
  • New York City
  • Chicago
  • Los Angeles

When did Henry Ford establish his company in Detroit?

  • 1800s
  • 1910 (correct)
  • 1959
  • 1701

Which industry played a major role in Detroit's growth in the 1800s?

  • Auto industry (correct)
  • Agriculture industry
  • Textile industry
  • Tech industry

Which record company was started by Berry Gordy in Detroit?

<p>Motown Records (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event in 1967 led to racial conflict in Detroit?

<p>The 1967 riots (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artists were launched by Motown Records?

<p>The Temptations and Diana Ross (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What genre of music influenced the creation of the 'Motown Sound'?

<p>Gospel, rhythm and blues, jazz, and funk (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept did Berry Gordy introduce to Otis and The Temptations at Motown Records?

<p>Quality Control (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many No. 1 hits did Motown Records produce?

<p>180 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group was inspired by their time working on the automotive production line?

<p>The Temptations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which time period did songs of protest have a long history in the United States?

<p>Colonial period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What inspired artists to create songs in support of the Civil Rights Movement, promoting peace, highlighting injustice, and criticizing the Vietnam War?

<p>The 1960s (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hit song was first recorded by Edwin Starr before The Temptations recorded their version?

<p>War (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which song did The Temptations later record after being frustrated over the missed opportunity to record 'War'?

<p>Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were The Temptations eager to use their position as popular artists to address?

<p>Issues they're concerned about (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group recorded the hit song 'War' after The Temptations?

<p>Edwin Starr (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did songs of protest in the United States aim to promote?

<p>Peace (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did songs of protest in the United States aim to highlight?

<p>Injustice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did songs of protest in the United States aim to criticize?

<p>Vietnam War (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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