The Counterculture of the 1960s & 1970s in America

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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The Counterculture of the 1960s & 1970s in America

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Timeline of Key Events in the 1960s & 1970s Counterculture

The 1960s and 1970s in America were marked by significant social and cultural change, driven by the counterculture movement. This movement challenged traditional values, promoted peace, freedom, and alternative lifestyles, and was characterized by various protests, music, and artistic expression.

Important events include:

  • The Summer of Love (1967)
  • The Woodstock Festival (1969)
  • The Vietnam War protests
  • The Stonewall Riots (1969)
  • The rise of the hippie movement
  • The introduction of the Environmental Movement

Use this timeline to understand how these events built upon each other and shaped American society.

Note: The timeline below presents key dates and events for your understanding.

| Year | Event | |--------|--------------------------------------------------| | 1967 | Summer of Love in San Francisco begins | | 1969 | Woodstock Music Festival held in New York City | | 1969 | Stonewall Riots in New York City | | 1965-1973 | Height of Vietnam War protests | | 1970 | First Earth Day celebrates environmental awareness | | 1971 | The Pentagon Papers reveal government deception | | 1973 | Roe v. Wade legalizes abortion in the US |

1.
Outline the sequence of major events in the counterculture movement of the 1960s and 1970s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the significance of the Woodstock Festival and the Stonewall Riots in shaping the counterculture movement. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Explain the role of protests during the Vietnam War era in shaping public opinion about the conflict. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the impact of the environmental movement that emerged during the 1970s. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Compare the cultural changes promoted by the hippie movement with the political activism of the anti-war protests. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Outline the significance of the Roe v. Wade decision for American society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Write a brief summary of how the counterculture movement of the 1960s and 1970s changed American society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse the long-term effects of the 1960s and 1970s counterculture on modern American society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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