Sp Flashcards
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Why did the student movement emerge?
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The legacy of the 1950s The swinging sixties Universities Protest singers The death of Kennedy The influence of MLK Worldwide influence
2
Q
Why did the student movement emerge? Legacy of 1950s
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Was a decade of frustration and anger for many young Americans
They wanted to rebel against everything; especially what their parents believed
Their frustration led to heavy drinking and the formation of teenage gangs- the media fuelled this rebellious attitude
Films like ‘a rebel without a cause’ and the introduction of rock and roll led the way