1960s
Definition
The decade spanning from 1960 to 1969.
Analogy
Picture the 1960s as a time machine that transports you to a groovy party where people are expressing themselves through music, fashion, and activism. It's like stepping into a different world, but with important historical events happening in the background.
Related terms
Vietnam War: A conflict between North Vietnam (supported by communist allies) and South Vietnam (supported by anti-communist allies, including the United States) that occurred from 1955 to 1975.
Civil Rights Act of 1964: Landmark legislation prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Women's Liberation Movement: A social and political movement advocating for equal rights and opportunities for women.
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Which of the following was NOT a major factor contributing to the growth of the African-American civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s?
All of the following Civil Rights Leaders were murdered in the 1960s except:
Which significant 1920s event most directly influenced the American civil rights movement of the 1960s?
What was the major cultural revolution in the United States during the 1960s?
Who led the Southern Christian Leadership Conference during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s?
Who was the primary leader of the African American Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s?
What was the role of television in the Civil Rights Movement during the 1960s?
What aspect of the African American Civil Rights Movement remained consistent throughout the 1960s?
Who was a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement during the 1960s?
What was a key cultural trend in the 1960s that had a significant impact on society?
Which technological innovation from the 1960s greatly influenced communication?
What was a significant impact of counter culture on fashion in 1960s?
Which event of the 1960s significantly influenced the youth culture in America?
Which influential student organization embodied the youth activism of the 1960s?
What was a primary social cause for the youth movement of the 1960s?
How did popular music reflect evolving social attitudes during the 1960s?
What was a significant impact of student activism on universities during the 1960s?
Which cultural item from the youth culture of the 1960s has maintained its popularity till today?
How differently could drug use be perceived in America if not for its popularity among the youth counterculture during the 1960s?
Which cultural trend was significant in the U.S. during the 1960s?
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