Question

Lesson: Historical Overview: 1960-1975
The unrest of the 1960s was the result of
A. a mentality of self-absorption coupled with a lack of social conscience.
B. overbuilding of suburbs leading to congested highways and poor schools.
C. an economic downturn resulting in high unemployment and a housing glut.
D. social and political issues like civil rights, equality for women, and the war in Vietnam

Answer 1

Generally speaking, the unrest of the 1960s in the United States was the result of "D. social and political issues like civil rights, equality for women, and the war in Vietnam," since the younger populus was starting to become much more "vocal" during this time.