4.1

• What decade saw a variety of protest movements grow for various reasons?

  The 1960s
• How did the Civil Rights Movement influence other groups in the 1960s?

  It inspired groups like Hispanics and Native Americans to organize protests against discrimination.
• What societal changes occurred during World War II that affected post-war expectations?


  People hoped society would continue to change and become more equal after the war.
• What role did JFK's presidency play in the protests of the 1960s?


  JFK captured the imagination of the youth by offering the promise of change, and his assassination disillusioned many young Americans.
• What phrase characterized the youth's rebellion against their parents in the 1950s?

  ‘Don’t trust anyone over 30’
• What did young people in the 1960s want in terms of personal freedom?

  They wanted greater freedom in music, clothing, and social life.
• What significant change occurred in television viewership during the 1960s?

  Most American homes had TVs for the first time.
• How did the public perception of the Federal government change by the 1960s?

  Many Americans expected the Federal government to intervene to solve problems and improve society.
• What were some reasons for the increasing opposition to US involvement in the Vietnam War from 1964-73?

  Reasons included the high cost, rising deaths, and brutal methods used in the war.
• What was the average age of soldiers in the Vietnam War?

  19 years old
• What was the impact of the draft system during the Vietnam War?

  Many young people were called up to the armed forces due to the draft system.
• What were some of the brutal methods used by the US in the Vietnam War?

  Methods included the use of chemical weapons like napalm and Agent Orange.
• What was significant about the My Lai incident during the Vietnam War?

  It involved the killing of innocent civilians, which shocked the public.
• Why was the Vietnam War referred to as the first televised war?

  Gruesome details were reported, showing burning villages and injured children.
• How did the introduction of the contraceptive pill affect societal behavior in the 1960s?

  It led to greater freedom in sexual behavior.
• What did students demand regarding their education in the 1960s?


  They wanted a greater say in their education and an end to college rules and regulations.
• What were the main reasons for the growth of protest movements in the 1960s?

  • Influence of the Civil Rights Movement
  • Post-WW2 societal changes and expectations
  • Disillusionment after JFK's assassination
  • Youth rebellion against traditional norms
  • Rise in television viewership
  • Expectation of government intervention
  • Opposition to the Vietnam War
  • Changes in sexual behavior and education demands