Counterculture of the 1960s

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/counterculture-of-the-1960s

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary period of activity?Mid-1960s through the early 1970s
2. What was the 1960s counterculture?It was a group of young people who wanted to change society by questioning rules, creating new art, and fighting for fairness.
3. Why did many kids in the 1960s wear bright colors and long hair?They used fashion to show freedom and rebellion, and long hair became a symbol of freedom for both boys and girls.

Bohemianism: A lifestyle characterized by unconventional artistic and social practices, often involving poverty.
Cultural Liberalism: A belief in personal freedom, social equality, and progressive social policies.
Psychoactive Drugs: Chemical substances that affect the mind, altering perception, mood, or consciousness.