The Mainstream and Counterculture A Level Revision Notes

Lesson Snapshot:

• The Great Depression had reduced many American to poverty
• Kennedy was an inspirational figure and launched a number of ground-breaking initiatives
• Johnson had more success on Civil Rights than Kennedy
• 1950’s and 60’s saw an emergence of a mass American culture
• America’s counterculture was not a coherent movement
• It was made up of hippies, and Black Panther, Feminists and Peaceniks
• The Influence of Rock ‘n’ Roll
• Student Rebels: The New Left
• The Anti-war Movement: Make Love, Not War

Revision Notes:

• Aimed at Students studying across AS/A2 Level or equivalent
• Premium resource
• Use as you wish in the classroom or home environment
• Use with other USA History Lessons & Resources
• Structured information sheet