Cultural Conflict over the Vietnam War

Cultural Conflict over the Vietnam War

Counter Culture vs. the Silent Majority

Unit 3 - Vietnam: Lindsey

Rickey Lindsey Grades 10-12 Pop Culture & US History

KY State Standards(SS-H-1.1.3) formerly [1.1.3] Recognizes that the U.S. government’s response to contemporary issues and societal problems (e.g., education, welfare system, health insurance, childcare, crime) reflects the needs, wants, and demands of its citizens (e.g., individuals, political action committees, special interest groups, political parties). (SS-H-1.3.2) formerly [1.3.2] Explains how the rights of an individual (e.g., Freedom of Information Act, privacy) may, at times, be in conflict with the responsibility of the government to protect the “common good” (e.g., national security, environmental regulations, censorship). (SS-H-2.3.1) formerly [2.4.1] Explains that as cultures emerge and develop, conflict and competition (e.g., violence, difference of opinion, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, genocide) may occur. (SS-H-5.1.1) formerly [5.1.1] Understands that interpretations of history are subject to change as new information is uncovered. (SS-H-5.1.1) formerly [5.1.2] Recognizes that primary sources allow individuals to experience history from the perspectives of people who lived it. (SS-H-5.1.2) formerly [5.1.3] Understands that cause-and-effect relationships can be analyzed by looking at multiple causation (e.g., individual influences, ideas and beliefs, technology, resources). (SS-H-5.2.6) formerly [5.2.6] After World War II, America experienced economic growth (e.g., surburban growth); struggles for racial and gender equality (e.g., Civil Rights Movement), the extension of civil liberties, and conflict over political issues (e.g., McCarthyism, U.S. involvement in Vietnam).


Counter Culture The Vietnam war is the

longest war in our history Support for the war waned

the longer it drug on Counter Culture sprung from

the Beatniks› San Francisco


The Silent Majority The growth and increased

visibility of the Counter Culture sparked a conservative backlash

Nixon labeled these people the Silent Majority› Supported the War


Decline in Support Vietnam War Polls By Age


http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/learning_history/vietnam/vietnam_pubopinion.cfm

http://www.seanet.com/~jimxc/Politics/Mistakes/Vietnam_support.html

Importance of Music Music played an integral part for both

sides› Built support for each side› Criticized the opposing side› Educated others about their beliefs› Important part of gatherings


Assignment Each student will receive a packet of

Vietnam Music The songs will be both pro and anti war Each group will analyze one song Each student will write an essay detailing

the beliefs and attitudes of each side› Be sure to include your reaction / Be

specific


Cultural Conflict over the Vietnam War

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