Activism
What type of protests did young people attend the most?
Political
What was pop culture like in the 1950's?
Very common and similar among everyone.
What does "freak out" mean?
To get excited and lose control.
when was the subculture of greasers originated?
It originated in the Southern and Eastern United States in the 1950s
Did the youth protest white power, black power, or both?
Both
What did teens in the 1960's not experience that their parents did that lead to them creating new ideologies.
World War II that caused poverty.
What does "Fab" means?
"Fab" means fabulous.
When was greaser subculture originated?
In the 1950's.
What was one of the most famous movements attended by the youth?
The Civil Rights Movement
Why were new clothing styles made?
In the 1960's fashion rules were no longer a thing.
What does "flower power" mean?
The peaceful protest movement of the '60s counterculture.
Who were the greasers?
Greasers were one of the first gang groups in the Southern and Eastern United States in the 1950s and 1960's.
What group of the youth was one of the most famous parties in the civil rights movement?
The black panther party
Why did teens participate in the civil rights movement?
It was one of the most exciting things they could participate in at the time.
What does "flake off" mean?
To leave.
What did greasers look like?
They had greased hair, leather jackets, denim jeans, white or black fitted t-shirts, and motorcycle boots.
Were the non-violent protests attended by the youth violent or non-violent?
Non-violent
Why did teens and young adults have meetings, marches, and violence?
Because of racial segregation and the civil rights movement.
What does "Gimme some skin" mean?
To ask someone to slap or shake your hand in agreement.
What were the greasers nickname?
Another nickname for greasers were "hoods".