-a movement made up mostly of white, middle-class college youths who had grown disillusioned with...
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The Counterculture
-A movement made up mostly of white, middle-class college youths who had grown disillusioned with the war in Vietnam and injustices in America during the 1960s.
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Trillium Learning Global 21st Century Schools Project
Jane Yeam, American & World HistoryPascack Hills High School, Montvale, New Jersey, USA
The counterculture (hippies) turned their backs on traditional America and tried to establish a whole new society based on peace and love.
They were influenced by the nonconformist beat movement of the 1950s
Haight-Ashbury Located in San Francisco became the hippie capital
because California did not outlaw hallucinogenic drugs until 1966
The Age of Aquarius Marked by Rock ‘n ’ Roll music, outrageous clothing,
sexual license, and illegal drugs (particularly Marijuana)
Zen Buddhism was the religious beliefs
The counterculture (hippies) turned their backs on traditional America and tried to establish a whole new society based on peace and love.
They were influenced by the nonconformist beat movement of the 1950s
Haight-Ashbury Located in San Francisco became the hippie capital
because California did not outlaw hallucinogenic drugs until 1966
The Age of Aquarius Marked by Rock ‘n ’ Roll music, outrageous clothing,
sexual license, and illegal drugs (particularly Marijuana)
Zen Buddhism was the religious beliefs
The decline of the counterculture movement came after only a few years The peace and harmony gave way to violence and
disillusionment. Urban communes became seedy and dangerous The “do your own thing” of hippie belief did not
provide enough guidance for how to live Hippies ended up poor and lined up at government
offices to collect welfare and food stamps-they were sometimes rejected by the society they once rejected themselves
The decline of the counterculture movement came after only a few years The peace and harmony gave way to violence and
disillusionment. Urban communes became seedy and dangerous The “do your own thing” of hippie belief did not
provide enough guidance for how to live Hippies ended up poor and lined up at government
offices to collect welfare and food stamps-they were sometimes rejected by the society they once rejected themselves
A Change in Culture
A Change in Culture
(1960-1969)(1960-1969)
Art!Art!
During the 1960’s Pop art (popular art) rose through out the country. Pop art was characterized by bright,
simple, commercial-looking images showing everyday life
Andy Warhol was the most popular artist of Pop art.
During the 1960’s Pop art (popular art) rose through out the country. Pop art was characterized by bright,
simple, commercial-looking images showing everyday life
Andy Warhol was the most popular artist of Pop art.
Rock MusicRock Music
Rock’n’Roll was used as a “loud and biting theme” for protesting.
Woodstock a 4 day concert of Rock’N’Roll that lead “1960’s movement of peace and love.”
A popular band that lead the Rock’mN’Roll movement was the Beatles. British base band who inspired millions of
people around the world to listen to Rock’N’ Roll
Rock’n’Roll was used as a “loud and biting theme” for protesting.
Woodstock a 4 day concert of Rock’N’Roll that lead “1960’s movement of peace and love.”
A popular band that lead the Rock’mN’Roll movement was the Beatles. British base band who inspired millions of
people around the world to listen to Rock’N’ Roll
Changing AttitudesChanging Attitudes
“do your own thing” became the philosophy of the era.
Sexual behavior became casual and permissive -> Sexual Revolution.
Change in attitude caused liberal attitudes towards:Dress and appearance LifestyleSocial Behavior
“do your own thing” became the philosophy of the era.
Sexual behavior became casual and permissive -> Sexual Revolution.
Change in attitude caused liberal attitudes towards:Dress and appearance LifestyleSocial Behavior
The Conservative Response
The Conservative Response
-In the late 1960’s, many believed that the country was losing its sense of right and wrong.
-At the 1968 Republican convention in Miami, candidate Richard M. Nixon expressed his anger.
-He said “As we look at American, we see cities enveloped in smoke and flame. We hear sirens in the night….We see Americans hating
each other…at home…Did we come all this way for this….die in Normady and Korea and in Valley Forge for this?”
-In the late 1960’s, many believed that the country was losing its sense of right and wrong.
-At the 1968 Republican convention in Miami, candidate Richard M. Nixon expressed his anger.
-He said “As we look at American, we see cities enveloped in smoke and flame. We hear sirens in the night….We see Americans hating
each other…at home…Did we come all this way for this….die in Normady and Korea and in Valley Forge for this?”
The Conservative Response
The Conservative Response
Many conservatives expressed alarm. An FBI Director issued a warning that “revolutionary terrorism”
was a threat on campuses and cities. Conservatives also attacked the counterculture for what they
saw as its decadent values. They thought that members of the counterculture had been
pampered in their childhood, and as young adults they didn’t have the ability for delayed gratification.
The angry response of mainstream Americans caused a profound change in the political landscape of the United States.
By the end of the 1960s, conservatives were presenting their own solutions on such issues as lawlessness and crime, the size of the federal government, and welfare.
Many conservatives expressed alarm. An FBI Director issued a warning that “revolutionary terrorism”
was a threat on campuses and cities. Conservatives also attacked the counterculture for what they
saw as its decadent values. They thought that members of the counterculture had been
pampered in their childhood, and as young adults they didn’t have the ability for delayed gratification.
The angry response of mainstream Americans caused a profound change in the political landscape of the United States.
By the end of the 1960s, conservatives were presenting their own solutions on such issues as lawlessness and crime, the size of the federal government, and welfare.
What is Tie Dying?What is Tie Dying? Tie-dye is a process of resist dyeing textiles or
clothing which is made from knit or woven fabric, usually cotton; typically using bright colors.
It is a modern version of traditional dyeing methods used in many cultures throughout the world.
Tie-dyeing is accomplished by folding the material into a pattern, and binding it with string or rubber bands.
Then the shirt is died with dye. Designs are formed by applying different colors of
dyes to different sections of the wet fabric.
Tie-dye is a process of resist dyeing textiles or clothing which is made from knit or woven fabric, usually cotton; typically using bright colors.
It is a modern version of traditional dyeing methods used in many cultures throughout the world.
Tie-dyeing is accomplished by folding the material into a pattern, and binding it with string or rubber bands.
Then the shirt is died with dye. Designs are formed by applying different colors of
dyes to different sections of the wet fabric.
History of Tie-Dying History of Tie-Dying
Tie-dyeing became fashionable in the West in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of hippie style.
It was popularized in the United States by musicians.
Tie-dyeing became fashionable in the West in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of hippie style.
It was popularized in the United States by musicians.
Why did Hippies use Tie-Dye?
Why did Hippies use Tie-Dye?
Tie dye symbolized proudness, & the colors represented pride.
In the 1960’s hippies were all about peace and love.
They would use these bright colors so people noticed them
Tie dye symbolized proudness, & the colors represented pride.
In the 1960’s hippies were all about peace and love.
They would use these bright colors so people noticed them