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Discuss the generational tensions that emerged during the 1950s. How did popular culture reflect a growing sense of discontent among younger Americans? What was the response of older Americans to this trend? Explain.
Discuss the various “liberation” movements of the 1960s. How did racial minorities, women, and gays and lesbians challenge long-standing social inequalities in American society? Were there any similarities in issues and/or strategies among the various groups? Explain.
“The past is never dead,” William Faulkner wrote. “It’s not even past.” In an argumentative essay, answer the following prompt: How have the last sixty years of American history shaped the present-day United States?
