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The Significance and Factors of the 1960s & 70s Counterculture in America

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet explores the key factors that contributed to the rise of the counterculture movement in America during the 1960s and 70s, asking students to categorize, compare, and justify their importance.

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#1960s & 70s
#Explain and analyse how these factors influenced the development of the counterculture
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Identify and categorize the main factors that contributed to the counterculture movement
#Compare the relative importance of political, social, economic, and religious factors
#History
#Counterculture

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The Significance and Factors of the 1960s & 70s Counterculture in America

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Introduction to the Counterculture Movement

The 1960s and 70s in America saw the emergence of a counterculture that challenged traditional values. This movement was driven by various factors including political protests, social changes, economic conditions, and religious ideas.

Source A: Excerpt from a historian

'The counterculture was a complex response to the post-war American society, influenced by widespread dissatisfaction and desire for change.' Provenance: Modern historian, 2005.

1.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: - Civil Rights Movement - Economic prosperity - The Hippie movement - Religious revival **(4 marks)**
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how the social changes of the 1960s contributed to the rise of the counterculture. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the political factors of the Civil Rights Movement and the anti-Vietnam War protests in shaping the counterculture. How were they similar or different? (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the economic factors that influenced the counterculture movement. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse the influence of religious ideas on the counterculture movement. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in shaping the counterculture: social or political? Justify your answer with evidence. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
7.
Write a brief outline explaining how economic prosperity contributed to the counterculture movement. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Compare the influence of religious revival and social change on the counterculture. How did each contribute differently? (6 marks)
[6 marks]
9.
Summarize the main factors that contributed to the rise of the counterculture movement in America during the 1960s and 70s. (8 marks)
[8 marks]

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