The period between 1960 and 1973, an era known as the 'Long 1960s,' was a tumultuous era in the history of the United States. This topic will offer an intensive investigation of the political and cultural shifts that took place in the long 1960's whilst locating these events in historical context. It will investigate the growth and development of social movements, with particular attention paid to grass-roots and local initiatives. It will consider the scope and impact of political activism on the Left and Right. It will discuss the effect that the Cold War had on America's understandings of its place in the world. It will engage with the popular culture of the period and students will be encouraged to analyse an array of textual and visual sources. This topic aims to provide students with an understanding of why the 1960's were so polarising and how memories of the decade have shaped contemporary America.
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