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When defining an era such as the 1960s, a lot of images come to mind: the march on Washington, psychedelic music, peace signs, the antiwar movement, the assassinations of prominent political leaders, and so on. In this Assignment, you will explain which of the events, people, and symbols best define the 1960s.
Assignment
It is the year 2325. You are a prominent archaeologist who has just been summoned to a dig site because your colleagues have made a unique discovery: a time capsule from the 1960s that was buried long ago. Very carefully, you and your colleagues unearth and open this time capsule. Inside the time capsule you find five items that define the era of the 1960s.
For this Assignment write a brief paper that covers the following:
- Describe each of the five items you have found.
- Explain why each of these is especially important in defining the era of the 1960s.
- Based upon these items you have found, conclude your paper with a solid paragraph that explains one major lesson that you have learned from the 1960s.
Hint: The objects you find in your time capsule do not necessarily have to be material items, but can also be events, trends, fads, etc. For example, your time capsule may contain assassinations, the Vietnam War, or the women's movement. Also, feel free to be creative with the types of items that you find. For example, perhaps you have found a letter written by an antiwar protester to the government, or a song by famous 1960s musician, or perhaps a piece of artwork by a famous 1960s visual artist.
The total length of your paper should be 6 pages formatted in APA style. The first page is a title page. Page 6 is a reference page and pages 2 through 5 are text. You should have a total of four references, at least one of which should be outside of the course materials. Please use only academic resources. Also, remember to use Times New Roman 12-point font, set margins to one inch, and double space your paper.
Explanation & Answer
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Discovery of a Time Capsule
Thesis statement: During the 1960s, there are major events that took place and ones that form a
great part of how America is today. The following paper is a discussion on: •
Five events that occurred during the 1960s
o Woodstock festival
o American debut of the Beatles
o I have a dream by Martin Luther Kind
o Vietnam War
o Cuban Missile Crisis
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The significance of the events during the era
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The major lesson I have learned from the 1960s
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There are various events and items that played a part in shaping the 1960s. The first major
event of the period is the Woodstock festival that occurred in the year 1969. The Woodstock
festival was known to be one of the largest as well as the most eye-catching event and gathering
of the 1960s. During this gathering, there were a group of young people, most of whom were
associated with the movement that was known as the beat movement that had been initiated in the
late 1950s. The gathering also consisted of college students as well as other people who were
curious about discovering various things (Miller, 2013). The gathering was promoted in a way that
was inclusive of all tribes that were there in the United States.
The main reason why the Woodstock festival was organized was so as to unite activists
from Bay Area who had played a major role in the movements that fought for the civil rights of
American citizens. The festival had been scheduled to be a concert that was meant to take only
three days but it end...
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