Part 1 of 2 detailing the events leading up to the birth of hippies, flower children, and all things groovy. No notes, I just told about what each slide was and how they all contributed to what happened.

1. How Groovy
Came To Be

2. A Bit of History
The Great Depression, 1930s

3. World War II
U.S. involvement, 1941-1945

4. After World War II

5. After World War II

6. What is Communism?Communism Democracy
Definition
the holding of all property in common, with actual
ownership ascribed to the community or state
A system of government by the whole population or all
the eligible members of a state, typically via elected
representatives
Belief Work and profit is equally distributed Everyone has an equally right and say in every matter
Political System
Everyone runs the government. Modern communism: a
dictator or a political party controls everything
The government made up of officials elected by the
people
Social Structure Classlessness and statelessness
There are classes, the rich, the middle class, due to
capitalism. However, capitalism allows people to move
between classes.
Economic System
Government distributes wealth, goods and profits among the
people, as everything is owned by the government, it has
the right to redistribute.
Capitalist – everyone works and earns to fulfill their
needs.
Choice
All choices, including education, religion, employment and
marriage, controlled by the state
Permitted within legal limits
Private Property Everything is owned by the government People can own homes, property and factories, etc.
Religion No need for religion to be practiced. Freedom to practice own religion
Practical Application
Government has total control, does not distribute profit, no
one works, as there is no incentive to work. If a citizen goes
against the government, they can be imprisoned.
Citizens vote to elect officials: voting can be skewed.
Elected officials misuse power. The majority oppresses
the minority.

7. After World War II
U. S. Economy

8. The Korean War
1950-1953

9. Beginning the Cold War
http://www.iaea.org/About/atomsforpeace_speech.html

10. The Cold War:
The United States vs. USSR
Democracy vs. Communism

11. The Cuban Missile Crisis
October 1962

12. The Vietnam War
1959

13. The Civil Rights Movement

14. Put it all together