culture of the late 60s Flashcards
what was the point of EXPO 67?
to celebrate the 100th birthday of Canada
what was the theme of EXPO 67?
“Man and His World”
how many people visited EXPO 67?
over 50M
how many country pavilions exhibited their cultures and traditions at EXPO 67?
113
when was Canada’s 100th birthday?
July 1, 1967
who were the first of the “baby boomers” and why?
teenagers- they wanted a different life than their parents
what did some boomers become?
hippies after entering a counter culture
what did the hippie fashion look like?
the “natural” look- long skirts, blue jeans, beads, long hair
where did many of the 1960s fashion come from?
Britain
what was the fashion by the end of the 1960s?
mini skirts and bikinis
what was the “Global Village” and who coined the term?
technology (television and media) was changing the world; UofT professor Marshall McLuhan
what were Canadian artists forced to do to establish healthy long lasting careers?
turn to the US
when and where did the Woodstock Music and Art Fair occur?
August 15-17, 1969 on a farm in White Lake/ Bethel, New York
what was the Woodstock Music and Art Fair from two points of view?
four days of generosity, peace, music, liberation, and expanding consciousness / four days of self indulgence, noise, promiscuity, and illegal drug use
what was the significance of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair?
politicians and manufacturers in the music and clothing industries took note of the potential of a growing youth market
what did Lester B Pearson accomplish without a majority government in 5 years?
changed auto industry
protected Canadian businesses
created national pension plan
universal health care
what was the Auto Pact and why was it put into place?
removed the tariffs on parts between the US and Canada; the Canadian auto industry was failing
when was the Auto Pact signed?
1965
