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This study guide explores the impact of the Vietnam War on youth politics, leading to the rise of the New Left and its key manifesto, the Port Huron Statement. It examines the related counterculture movement, including its values, expressions (hippies, music), key events (Woodstock, Summer of Love), and the resulting sexual revolution. Finally, it covers the lasting social, political, artistic, and lifestyle influences of the counterculture.
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Ready to test your knowledge? 🤔 Which war led to a significant shift in youth attitudes, causing them to question US foreign policy, unlike the unified nationalism seen in WWI and WWII?
The Korean War
World War I
World War II
The Vietnam War