4.1 reasons for the growth of protest movements Flashcards
1
Q
Impact of CR movements
A
young people use their experience to accelerate protests for other causes
2
Q
Disappointment and disillusionment
A
JFK offered promise of change after War ended and captured young people
His assassination angered protestors
3
Q
Emergence of the teenager
A
in 60s, teens started rebelling against their parents
rebellious attitude fuelled by media
4
Q
The media
A
Events such as race riots, Selma, Anniston fire bombing shocked people
5
Q
Vietnam War
A
The first ever televised war - no censorship
Huge cost with little success
19 year olds went to war and died
6
Q
Why would the Vietnam War cause protests
A
Conscription was taking away freedom
