During the 1960s, America was going through many changes and social movements. A few of these include movements focused around race, feminism and anti-war ideas. Behind all the protests were the leaders and activists who felt strongly about the ideas and rights of citizens, political and social freedoms. The protests during the 1960’s is the best example of the feeling and actions took by these activists.These protests were led by protesters that believed that their actions as American citizens, would reach the U.S government in pursuit to change current political and war policies.
Going back into the 1930’s when america was going through The Great Depression, the U.S government had become a major part in Americans life.To fight widespread …show more content…
The Idea of a ‘public voice’ for many activists have been placed back into the 1930’s where many protests had gotten U.S government attention. The protests that took place in the 60’s, were a diverse set of beliefs in look for social change or acceptance from the American population. The anti-war protests were not the only movements in the 1960’s. Activists were always looking for a way to express their disapproval throughout the changing times. Denunciations for Gay Rights, Second Wave- Feminism, Civil Rights and The Social Revolution were some of the leading movements during the …show more content…
First, This took place during a time of large scale hostility toward the government in general. There were more people that were "anti establishment." Since those people were against the government, they were against the army too, and anything that could expand the power of the government. Many historical figures and groups innovated great changes to society by standing up to ‘the Establishment’, including Dr Martin Luther King Jr and others such as Malcolm X. Likely to cause issues included the ongoing Vietnam War with no clear goal or end point, the constant military drafts and the money spent on funding the cold war. Anti-Establishment debates were common because they touched on everyday aspects of life. Even an everyday comment could stir up a debate between people who were for or against the
Going back into the 1930’s when america was going through The Great Depression, the U.S government had become a major part in Americans life.To fight widespread …show more content…
The Idea of a ‘public voice’ for many activists have been placed back into the 1930’s where many protests had gotten U.S government attention. The protests that took place in the 60’s, were a diverse set of beliefs in look for social change or acceptance from the American population. The anti-war protests were not the only movements in the 1960’s. Activists were always looking for a way to express their disapproval throughout the changing times. Denunciations for Gay Rights, Second Wave- Feminism, Civil Rights and The Social Revolution were some of the leading movements during the …show more content…
First, This took place during a time of large scale hostility toward the government in general. There were more people that were "anti establishment." Since those people were against the government, they were against the army too, and anything that could expand the power of the government. Many historical figures and groups innovated great changes to society by standing up to ‘the Establishment’, including Dr Martin Luther King Jr and others such as Malcolm X. Likely to cause issues included the ongoing Vietnam War with no clear goal or end point, the constant military drafts and the money spent on funding the cold war. Anti-Establishment debates were common because they touched on everyday aspects of life. Even an everyday comment could stir up a debate between people who were for or against the