Cultural Conflict over the Vietnam War Counter Culture vs. the Silent Majority Rickey Lindsey Grades 10-12 Pop Culture & US History Unit 3 - Vietnam: Lindsey

KY State Standards (SS-H-1.1.3) formerly [1.1.3] Recognizes that the U.S. government’s response to contemporary issues and societal problems (e.g., education, welfare system, health insurance, childcare, crime) reflects the needs, wants, and demands of its citizens (e.g., individuals, political action committees, special interest groups, political parties). (SS-H-1.3.2) formerly [1.3.2] Explains how the rights of an individual (e.g., Freedom of Information Act, privacy) may, at times, be in conflict with the responsibility of the government to protect the “common good” (e.g., national security, environmental regulations, censorship). (SS-H-2.3.1) formerly [2.4.1] Explains that as cultures emerge and develop, conflict and competition (e.g., violence, difference of opinion, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, genocide) may occur. (SS-H-5.1.1) formerly [5.1.1] Understands that interpretations of history are subject to change as new information is uncovered. (SS-H-5.1.1) formerly [5.1.2] Recognizes that primary sources allow individuals to experience history from the perspectives of people who lived it. (SS-H-5.1.2) formerly [5.1.3] Understands that cause-and-effect relationships can be analyzed by looking at multiple causation (e.g., individual influences, ideas and beliefs, technology, resources). (SS-H-5.2.6) formerly [5.2.6] After World War II, America experienced economic growth (e.g., surburban growth); struggles for racial and gender equality (e.g., Civil Rights Movement), the extension of civil liberties, and conflict over political issues (e.g., McCarthyism, U.S. involvement in Vietnam). Unit 3 - Vietnam: Lindsey

Counter Culture The Vietnam war is the longest war in our history Support for the war waned the longer it drug on Counter Culture sprung from the Beatniks San Francisco Unit 3 - Vietnam: Lindsey

The Silent Majority The growth and increased visibility of the Counter Culture sparked a conservative backlash Nixon labeled these people the Silent Majority Supported the War Unit 3 - Vietnam: Lindsey

Decline in Support Vietnam War Polls By Age Unit 3 - Vietnam: Lindsey

Importance of Music Music played an integral part for both sides Built support for each side Criticized the opposing side Educated others about their beliefs Important part of gatherings Unit 3 - Vietnam: Lindsey

Unit 3 - Vietnam: Lindsey

Assignment Each student will receive a packet of Vietnam Music The songs will be both pro and anti war Each group will analyze one song Each student will write an essay detailing the beliefs and attitudes of each side Be sure to include your reaction / Be specific Unit 3 - Vietnam: Lindsey