The Sixties and the Year That Changed the World
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The Sixties and the Year That Changed the World
Description
Of all the decades in U.S. history, it is hard to find one more packed with cultural and political change than the 1960s.
The civil rights movement born in the 1950s came to fruition with the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but much more work was yet to be done to establish true equality for all Americans, as new racial justice groups formed demanding change.
The counterculture generally a youth movement centered around cultural revolution, music and art – rose up to challenge the status quo as the Vietnam War deeply divided America.
But never think that most young people were hippies or that America embraced the counterculture indeed, with the election of the conservative Republican Richard Nixon in 1968, it was clear that the so-called silent majority of Americans wanted no part in the radical change they were seeing happening in America.
In this incredible decade one year stands out 1968.
That year saw the assassinations of Rev. Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy, as well as a pivotal change in the direction of the Vietnam War after the Tet Offensive early that year forced America to question whether the war was winnable or just a futile quagmire.
Numerous books focus on just 1968, as do several films, including the one you will focus on for your last essay, 1968 with Tom Brokaw.
The Clips:
Heres the film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErQNgH9FvLk This is not a short clip it is about an hour and a half so I recommend you break it up and watch it over a couple days.
Before you watch the film, I recommend you watch this Crash Course on the Sixties https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkXFb1sMa38
The Reading:
You should give the Eric Foner chapter on the Sixties a good read. It is one of his best as a baby boomer himself, that is perhaps no surprise.
I will expect you to quote from Foner, so focus on his account of 1968 on pgs. 1008-1010
The Assignment:
Write a three page, double-spaced essay about the pivotal year 1968. Follow a standard essay format that includes:
A solid introduction that presents the film and offers a thesis argument stating the importance of the year 1968 in U.S. history, and briefly introducing what you will be writing about in your essay;
The body of the essay, including three to five paragraphs that support the idea of 1968 being an important year in American history. You will describe at least three major events to occur in 1968 and state why they are important or in some way altered the course of events;
An evaluation or critique of the film itself as a source;
A conclusion that restates your initial thesis.
Your essay should focus on at least three major events that occur in 1968 and are discussed in the film. Try to explain why they are important or significant to that period, and perhaps even to us today. If you are looking for ideas, consider the quiz study terms for this week as a starting point, as all of them would qualify.
In describing events, be specific regarding the facts like dates, names of places or people, and a full consideration of the impact of the event.
For example, if I were to write about the book Silent Spring I would look at the author Rachel Carson and her motivation, that it was published in 1962, and its impact on the environmental movement and ultimately the clean air and water laws passed by the end of the decade. Obviously, the events of 1968 are not confined to that year so you can broaden your analysis to include the preceding and following years.
Some of you may choose to write about the assassinations of American leaders that occurs in 1968. If so, in addition to giving me the where and when, talk about the impact of those assassinations on the American people. How would we react if these kinds of things happened today?
When considering these events you may ask is there anything about 1968 that resembles America today or makes you think about possible parallels between the civil unrest of then and now? Or perhaps the events of today are nowhere near as extreme, as volatile and divisive as they were in 1968?
Quoting and Using Sources:
With each example, quote from the film and from the Foner book. Make sure these quotes contribute to your overall argument.
I also want to see you use at least two other sources in this essay, including books, articles, films, and any valid online source to support your analysis. Cite all sources in footnotes as well as in a bibliography at the end of the paper.
To summarize:
Quote at least three times from the film
Quote the Eric Foner book at least three times
Make use of at least two additional sources (primary or secondary), including books, websites, articles, films, or other source. It is not necessary to fully quote from these, but to cite them as sources of information. Follow Chicago style citation format.
Critique the Film:
In your last paragraph prior to your conclusion, I want you to evaluate the film itself and if it effectively presents the events of 1968. How does it make use of film footage, sound effects and music, and eyewitness voices to convey and represent the excitement of this year? Do you think this film is balanced in presenting diverse views? Do you think it is complete or does it lack a certain something, a perspective or detail you feel was needed? Can you detect the political leanings or cultural bias (if any) of the filmmakers and journalists, or does it seem fair and balanced?
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