Post date: Jan 13, 2012 7:56:56 PM
In order to get credit for this project you must write an essay on ONE of the topics below:
Topic A: Cultural Revolution
While the 1950's is generally considered a decade of conformity in America, the 1960's was a decade of revolution: the civil rights movement was in full swing during the 1960's, protests against the Vietnam War became mainstream in the late 60's, the women's rights' movement gained momentum, and a counter culture that questioned traditional values and lifestyle showed themselves to the world during 1967's Summer of Love. The revolutionary movements and events of the 1960's had so transformed American society that cultural norms in the 1970's in the US would be hardly recognizable to someone from the 1950's. Using the knowledge you have gained from your lessons in this unit, pick three significant events or movements of the 1960's and write an essay of 600 words or more explaining how America underwent a cultural revolution during this time.
Some events/movements that you may choose to describe:
Topic B: Decade of Crisis
While the 1960's could appropriately be described as a decade of Revolution, the next decade, the 1970's could appropriately be described as a decade of crisis. Beginning with the Watergate Scandal in 1972 that forced Nixon to resign, 1973 saw an oil shortage, in 1975 the South Vietnamese government fell, and later came the Iran Hostage Crisis and "stagflation". With calamities and major problems seemingly appearing each year, America could barely get over one crisis before the next appeared. Using three events from the 1970's, write an essay of 600 words or more that explains why the 1970's could appropriately be called a decade of crisis.
Some events that you should consider for your essay: