USA HISTORY

THE COLD WAR 1950 1973

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did the hippie counterculture express its ideals in the 1960s?
A
emigrated from the United States
B
supported individual freedom, nonviolence, and communal sharing
C
defended government authority
D
respected the generation that came before it
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -By wearing their hair long and growing beards (for the men), taking drugs and exploring spirituality outside of the confines of the Judeo-Christian tradition, hippies sought to find more meaning in life-or at least have a good time.

Detailed explanation-2: -Central to the Counterculture Movement were the Hippies, who promoted peace over war and protested conscription. They held rallies and protests which were characterized by music, sex, drugs, vulgar language and nudity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hippies advocated nonviolence and love, a popular phrase being “Make love, not war, ” for which they were sometimes called “flower children.” They promoted openness and tolerance as alternatives to the restrictions and regimentation they saw in middle-class society.

Detailed explanation-4: -This youth movement criticized consumerism, promoted peace, and yearned for individualism. The 1960s and ‘70s revolutionized pop culture and encouraged social reform. This 20-year period was a turning point in history that influenced future decades, and still has an impact on the present day.

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