1. Cultural Conflict over the Vietnam War
Counter Culture vs. the Silent Majority
Rickey Lindsey Grades Pop Culture & US History
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2. 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).
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. Decline in Support
Vietnam War Polls
By Age
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6. 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
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8. 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
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