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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event in 1967 led to racial conflict in Detroit?

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

    Which artists were launched by Motown Records?

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

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

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

    How many No. 1 hits did Motown Records produce?

    <p>180</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Injustice</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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