Youth Culture of the 1960s (College Board AP® US History): Flashcards
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Define Students for a Democratic Society (SDS).
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Define Students for a Democratic Society (SDS).
SDS was a student activist organization and a leading voice of the New Left that organized protests, teach-ins, and marches against the Vietnam War.
Define New Left.
The New Left was a 1960s political movement that challenged traditional liberalism, with SDS as a leading voice.
Define Port Huron Statement (1962).
The Port Huron Statement was the SDS manifesto, written by Tom Hayden, that criticized the government for failing to address racism and inequality.
The Port Huron Statement (1962) rejected materialism and middle-class .
The Port Huron Statement (1962) rejected materialism and middle-class conformity.
Define participatory democracy.
Participatory democracy is a system in which individuals have direct influence over decisions affecting their lives; the Port Huron Statement called for it.
Why did many young Americans oppose the Vietnam War?
They opposed it on moral, economic, and political grounds and criticized US imperialism and the draft.
True or False?
The Vietnam-era draft affected young Americans of all social classes equally.
False.
The draft system disproportionately affected working-class and minority youth, which is one reason young Americans criticized it.
What happened at Kent State University in 1970?
Ohio National Guard troops fired on unarmed student protesters, killing four and wounding nine.
What was the impact of the Kent State shooting?
It fueled widespread antiwar sentiment, nationwide campus protests, and deeper distrust of the government.
Define counterculture (1960s).
The counterculture was a movement, mainly of White, middle-class youths (hippies), that rejected their parents' traditional values and promoted peace, freedom, and individuality.
What alternative lifestyle did hippies promote?
Hippies promoted distinctive clothing and music, recreational drug use, and "free love."
What was the Summer of Love (1967)?
Nearly 100,000 people gathered in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, showcasing drug experimentation, sexual liberation, and communal living.
Which 1969 music festival celebrated counterculture ideals?
The Woodstock festival (1969) celebrated counterculture ideals, with artists such as Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin.
What did the birth control pill enable in the 1960s?
It enabled greater sexual freedom, contributing to the sexual revolution.
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