Stonewall Rebellion and LGBTQ+ Activism

When and where did the Stonewall Rebellion begin?

• June 28, 1969, in Greenwich Village, New York City.

• July 4, 1970, in Central Park, New York City.

• August 1, 1968, in San Francisco, California.

• May 15, 1971, in Washington D.C.

What was a common reason for police harassment of gay bars like the Stonewall Inn during the 1960s?

• Operating without a New York State Liquor Authority license.

• Selling illegal drugs to minors.

• Disturbing the peace with loud music.

• Engaging in political protests.

Which two transgender women of color were central figures in the Stonewall Rebellion, fighting back against police harassment?

• Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman.

• Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera.

• Ona Judge and Phillis Wheatley.

• Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi.

What significant event occurred one year after the Stonewall Rebellion, marking a major step for the LGBTQ+ rights movement?

• The establishment of the first gay bar in New York City.

• The first Gay Pride parade, known as Christopher Street Liberation Day.

• The passing of a federal law protecting LGBTQ+ rights.

• The opening of the Stonewall Inn as a national monument.

What was the meaning behind the "P" in Marsha P. Johnson's name?

• "Proud"

• "Powerful"

• "Pay it no mind"

• "Peace"

What was the primary purpose of the organization STAR, co-founded by Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera?

• To host drag shows and theatrical performances.

• To provide support and advocate for transgender youth.

• To organize political rallies against the government.

• To publish a magazine about LGBTQ+ history.

Which organization did Marsha P. Johnson join that focused on political action and greater protection for citizens based on their sexual identity?

• Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR)

• Hot Peaches

• Gay Liberation Front (GLF)

• AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP)

What tragic event marked the end of Marsha P. Johnson's life?

• She was arrested and imprisoned for her activism.

• She died from complications related to mental illness.

• She was found drowned in the Hudson River.

• She retired from activism and lived a quiet life.