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The Magnificent 1960s

The Magnificent 1960s. Christopher Simmons D Period. Political Issues. In the 1960s there were a few important assassinations Theses include the death of Dr. Martian Luther King Also, President John F. Kennedy Also, Robert Kennedy was assinated. Economy.

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The Magnificent 1960s

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  1. The Magnificent 1960s Christopher Simmons D Period

  2. Political Issues • In the 1960s there were a few important assassinations • Theses include the death of Dr. Martian Luther King • Also, President John F. Kennedy • Also, Robert Kennedy was assinated

  3. Economy • In the 1960s, Vietnam war affected the US economy • This was a bad impact, we had to start making women do a man’s labor • In fact, it became so bad, that is actually became dangerous to work in a factory that made weapons. • There had been many reports of grenades blowing up when they were being made

  4. Culture • In the 60’S, the USA had many new ideas on hair styles • They often had spikes flying all over the place • They also had more and more kinds of music

  5. Fashion and Fads • In the 60s, the US had many new fashions, none of which we have today. • They had a lot of tie dye • All the people had on headbands and tie dye shirts

  6. Slang • The 60s was a new effort in words! • People, particularly kids came up with slang, new words • These words were mainly taken from other words just shortened

  7. Interesting Facts • James Bond can out in the sixties, it was a big hit! • There was a war during this time • I liked looking at all the slang like “Groovy” • Minimum wage was one dollar

  8. Sources • http://www.history.com/topics/1960s - Political Issues • http://elcoushistory.tripod.com/economics1960.html - Economy • http://www.shmoop.com/1960s/culture.html - Culture • http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-14_u-189_t-507_c-1878/fashion-in-the-1960s/nsw/history/australia-s-social-and-cultural-history-in-the-post-war-period/social-and-cultural-features-of-the-1960s - Fashion • http://www.fiftiesweb.com/pop/slang60.htm - Slang

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