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2. The 1950s was a decade of ... and ... for many young Americans.

  • The 1950s was a decade of hardship and depression for many young Americans.
  • The 1950s was a decade of boredom and confusion for many young Americans.
  • The 1950s was a decade of excitement and opportunities for many young Americans.
  • The 1950s was a decade of frustration and anger for many young Americans.
  • The 1950s was a decade of realisation and education for many young Americans.

3. ... was particularly influential. His lyrics covered themes of changing times, nuclear war, racism and the hypocrisy of waging war.

  • Bob Dylan
  • Joe Tex
  • Will Smith
  • Woody Guthrie

4. Opposition to the Vietnam War increased with the number of casualties. In 1965 there were less than ... US casualties. By 1968 the number increased to ....

  • Opposition to the Vietnam War increased with the number of casualties. In 1965 there were less than 700 US casualties. By 1968 the number increased to 17,000.
  • Opposition to the Vietnam War increased with the number of casualties. In 1965 there were less than 3,000 US casualties. By 1968 the number increased to 18,000.
  • Opposition to the Vietnam War increased with the number of casualties. In 1965 there were less than 2,000 US casualties. By 1968 the number increased to 14,000.
  • Opposition to the Vietnam War increased with the number of casualties. In 1965 there were less than 1,000 US casualties. By 1968 the number increased to 13,000.

5. The young and student movement were very much influenced by the explosion of ... music, some of which protested against important issues of the day.

  • classical
  • pop
  • jazz
  • hip hop

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