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Which term is used to describe the young people who rejected social expectations and developed a counterculture seeking freedom of expression?
Which term is used to describe the young people who rejected social expectations and developed a counterculture seeking freedom of expression?
- Establishment rejectors
- Conventionalists
- Hippies (correct)
- Rat race rebels
What did hippies wear as part of their unconventional style?
What did hippies wear as part of their unconventional style?
- Formal suits and ties
- Designer dresses and high heels
- Jeans and tie-dyed T-shirts (correct)
- Uniforms and boots
How did many hippies support themselves financially?
How did many hippies support themselves financially?
- By investing in the stock market
- By working nine-to-five jobs
- By living on handouts from their parents (correct)
- By starting their own businesses
What did the counterculture distrust and refer to as the 'Establishment'?
What did the counterculture distrust and refer to as the 'Establishment'?
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What belief was shared by many members of the counterculture?
What belief was shared by many members of the counterculture?
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The Counterculture Movement
- The term "hippie" is used to describe the young people who rejected social expectations and developed a counterculture seeking freedom of expression.
Hippie Style
- Hippies wore unconventional clothing, including bell-bottom jeans, tie-dye shirts, and long hair as part of their unconventional style.
Financial Support
- Many hippies supported themselves financially by scavenging for food, living in communes, and engaging in bartering systems.
The Establishment
- The counterculture movement distrusted and referred to the mainstream society as the 'Establishment', which included government, corporations, and traditional institutions.
Shared Beliefs
- Many members of the counterculture shared the belief that people should be free to express themselves and live their lives as they chose, rejecting the traditional values and social norms of the time.
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