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Unit 8 – The Postwar Period and Cold War, 1945–1980
Topic 8.12
How did popular music reflect cultural shifts during the sixties?
It shifted towards classical orchestral compositions as a form of rebellion.
It became a platform for voicing opposition against war and promoting civil rights issues.
It moved away from social commentary and focused more on entertainment value.
It saw an increase in patriotic themes to support the government during the Vietnam War.
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