Reasons for Student Protest in the 1960s

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

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

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Teenagers discovered an alternative culture - .... Elvis Presley, with his tight jeans, became a cult figure. ... hated it but this only made it more attractive to the young.

Teenagers discovered an alternative culture - rock 'n roll music. Elvis Presley, with his tight jeans, became a cult figure. Parents hated it but this only made it more attractive to the young.

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The young identified with ... in 'Rebel without a Cause'

James Dean

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

Bob Dylan

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Students wore badges saying 'Don't trust anyone over ...' which summed up their attitude to their parents' generation.

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US involvement in the war in Vietnam united the student movement. ... young Americans were fighting in the war and many others would be called up by the draft or conscription system.

half a million

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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 2,000 US casualties. By 1968 the number increased to 14,000.

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The methods of warfare used by the ... in Vietnam intensified student protest.

USA

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The student movement in the USA was influenced by student protests all over the world. For example, in 1968 student demonstrations in ... were so serious that they almost overthrew the government.

Paris

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JFK's assassination in ... angered and disillusioned many young Americans and drove them into protest movements.

1963

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Teenagers discovered an alternative culture - .... Elvis Presley, with his tight jeans, became a cult figure. ... hated it but this only made it more attractive to the young.

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Teenagers discovered an alternative culture - rock 'n roll music. Elvis Presley, with his tight jeans, became a cult figure. Parents hated it but this only made it more attractive to the young.

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The young identified with ... in 'Rebel without a Cause'

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

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Students wore badges saying 'Don't trust anyone over ...' which summed up their attitude to their parents' generation.

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