Life as a Teen
Many teens became involved in protests or social movements in the 60s, especially as this war escalated.
What is the Vietnam War?
This colorful, bold pattern was everywhere in the 1960s, often on shirts, dresses, and even wallpaper.
What is tie-dye?
In 1960s teen slang, if someone asked you, “Do you dig it?” they wanted to know if you did this.
What is understand or like?
This British band became wildly popular after their 1964 appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, sparking “Beatlemania."
Who are The Beatles?
This young president, elected in 1960, inspired the nation with his call to “ask not what your country can do for you.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
In 1969, this was the minimum draft age for U.S. military service, meaning many teens had to register for the military.
What is 18?
Teen girls in the 60s often wore this type of footwear with miniskirts, made famous by dancers and the mod style.
What are go-go boots?
If someone said a person was “fuzz,” they were talking about this group.
What is the police?
This energetic singer became known as the “King of Rock and Roll,” continuing his fame into the 1960s with hits like “Return to Sender.”
Who is Elvis Presley?
This global competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union influenced everything from school drills to space exploration.
What is the Cold War?
To show how teens in the 60's had a distrust of adults, this was a popular expression for youth.
These colorful, patterned pants became popular in the late 60s and were often flared at the bottom.
What are bell-bottoms?
In 60s slang, a “squarehead” was someone who was this.
What is conventional, boring, or not cool?
This influential music festival held in 1969 became a symbol of the counterculture movement and featured artists like Jimi Hendrix.
What is Woodstock?
This 1964 law helped end segregation in public places and banned discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.
What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Teenagers often spent time at this outdoor area to meet friends, listen to music, or show off cars; they were especially popular on weekends.
What are drive-ins?
Before they became a 1960s teen fashion staple, this item of clothing was originally worn for workwear and durability.
What are jeans?
In 60s slang, a "cancer stick" was the name given to this item
What is a cigarette?
This San Francisco band, known for their long jam sessions and devoted “Deadhead” fans, became a symbol of the 1960s counterculture.
Who are the Grateful Dead?
This major conflict escalated in the mid-1960s and became increasingly controversial.
What is the Vietnam War?
Some teens in the 60s became part of this counterculture movement, which promoted peace, love, and rebellion against traditional norms.
What is the hippie movement or counterculture?
This voluminous hairstyle, often teased high on top, was a popular 60s look for women.
What is a beehive?
Calling someone a “breadhead” meant they were mostly interested in this.
What is money or material things?
This British rock band, known for hits like “Paint It Black” and “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” helped define the “British Invasion” of the 1960s.
Who are The Rolling Stones?
What is 1969?