Rebellion is everywhere all the way from when the world was created to present day. All generations had a different way of living and all of them had unique ways to see their life. Two generations that have greatly impacted America are the Baby Boomers from years 1946-1964 and Generation X from 1965-1980. The Baby Boomers were rebellious and teens accepted Rock and Roll greatly but parents where against it. Generation X had many fashion trends during their era and technology changes. The Baby Boomers were named from years 1946-1964. This generation was a very rebellious one. The cause of their rebellion was because they were against all of the materialism in their youth. The Peace Corps and fighting for civil rights was part of the rebelling
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Drugs were also a main attraction to rebelling protesters. “Tune in, turn on , drop out” went big for many of these teens for the rebellion against the alcohol imbibing culture their parents once were in. Hippies were seen everywhere in the streets of America, and the smell of marijuana was everywhere throughout parks. (cummins) They helped people earn their rights even though it was a negative way to be against all the things they didn’t like. In the 1950’s a new type of music was introduced to this generation and accepted Rock and Roll in a great way for them. Teenagers loved Rock and Roll but on the other hand parents thought that it was just a negative influence to them in their life. Despite what all the parents thought this music was going to be part of the generations because it brought along huge changes. (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) This music was used as a way to express and explain all of the problems going on that had no name. It got criticized for bringing black’s ideas and idioms into Americans lives. Rock got many teens to listen to black people’s music and idolize many black singers. Even if Rock and Roll wasn’t to have been invented there would still be generational conflicts but it did make all the conflicts progress.
Drugs were also a main attraction to rebelling protesters. “Tune in, turn on , drop out” went big for many of these teens for the rebellion against the alcohol imbibing culture their parents once were in. Hippies were seen everywhere in the streets of America, and the smell of marijuana was everywhere throughout parks. (cummins) They helped people earn their rights even though it was a negative way to be against all the things they didn’t like. In the 1950’s a new type of music was introduced to this generation and accepted Rock and Roll in a great way for them. Teenagers loved Rock and Roll but on the other hand parents thought that it was just a negative influence to them in their life. Despite what all the parents thought this music was going to be part of the generations because it brought along huge changes. (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) This music was used as a way to express and explain all of the problems going on that had no name. It got criticized for bringing black’s ideas and idioms into Americans lives. Rock got many teens to listen to black people’s music and idolize many black singers. Even if Rock and Roll wasn’t to have been invented there would still be generational conflicts but it did make all the conflicts progress.