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What where the reasons for the rise of an American counterculture in the 1960's

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I think the Vietnam War was a main reason. They were trying to spread peace and love.
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The counterculture started to rise because many youths wanted an escape from the "norm" and tradition. Music and art helped shape this new movement. Rock-and-Roll was a major characteristic of this new generation.

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