Chapter 32 – The Crisis of Authority
The Youth Culture
The New Left ½ of the American population was under the age of 30 by A large, diverse group of men and women who wished to challenge the political system Sources of the New Left Children of the “Old Left” Writings of 1950s social critics Civil Rights Movement
Protest!!!
The Counterculture Characteristics of “Hippies”?
Evolution of Rock ‘n’ Roll 1964 “Beetlemania” The Beatles – Ed Sullivan Show Woodstock Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival
The Mobilization of Minorities
Native Americans 1953: federal policy regarding Native American changed to “termination” (forced assimilation) Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 Some militant groups, like the American Indian Movement (AIM) felt the new law did not go far enough held occupying movements MORE IMPORTANT THAN THESE MILITANT MOVEMENTS:
Latino Activism The Hispanic population was rapidly increasing in the U.S. Los Angeles Cesar Chavez fought for Latinos rights
Liberation of the Gay Community Gay Liberation Movement “Stonewall Riot” Gays in the Military Same-Sex Marriages