Objectives of the Counterculture Movement

Hard Period 8: 1945–1980 Counterculture

During the 1960s and 1970s, the United States witnessed a significant counterculture movement that rejected traditional norms and values, promoting alternative lifestyles, anti-establishment sentiments, and social justice causes. This movement was characterized by distinctive cultural expressions, political activism, and a challenge to the status quo, particularly in relation to war, civil rights, and personal freedoms.

Which of the following best summarizes a major objective of the counterculture movement during this period?

To promote industrial growth and technological advancement.

To advocate for racial segregation and maintain traditional family structures.

To challenge and change societal norms regarding war, civil rights, and personal freedoms.

To focus solely on economic reform and reduce governmental regulation.

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