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Thinking back over this year in APUSH. Select your favorite time period. Explain why it is your favorite. Include date range, specific events and inventions of the period, and specific significant individuals in your discussion. Your discussion should be about the length of an in-class essay. Make this a good one... it is the last blog post topic.
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My favorite time period is the first one, that of the nation’s founding and the American Revolution. This time period lasted from 1500 to 1783. As such it is filled with numerous, crucial events, inventions/concepts, and individuals all of which contributed to how this time period stands out when compared to other eras.
ReplyDeleteOne of the first important events of this era was the founding of the Jamestown settlement in 1607. Founded by the Virginia Company of London, it was created due to dreams of gold and finding a passage to the Indies in the New World. While struggling to maintain itself, Jamestown eventually came to prosper, marking the beginning the colonies to come. Another important event took place 71 years later, in Jamestown still, in the form of Bacon’s Rebellion. This rebellion was incited by former indentured servants who were enraged due to how they were not receiving the land promised to them, with there being friendlier policies toward the Indians, who attacked frontier settlements. The rebels, led by Nathaniel Bacon, attacked the Indians and Virginia’s governor, along with burning Jamestown up until Bacon’s death shortly after. As a result of the rebellion a shift from indentured servitude to African slaves was seen, as a more tolerate labor force was needed by lordly planters.
Beginning in 1754 and ending in 1763, the French and Indian war was crucial to America’s founding. It was part of a larger struggle between Britain and France, in which on America it was fought in order to gain control of the New World. This war stands out because it planted the seeds for the American Revolution, as it led to the unfair treatment of the colonies at the hands of the British and the beginning of the unification of the individual American colonies. Within the American Revolution, the Battle of Saratoga on October 17, 1777 was an important event as it marked a turning point of the war. It showed that the colonies had a fighting chance against Britain, which led to the much needed support of France on the side of the colonies.
While not specifically an invention, John Rolfe’s perfection of methods for raising and curing tobacco in 1612 was one of the most significant “inventions” of the era. Soon after the demand for tobacco grew, and the growth of the crop spread throughout Virginia, leading to its prosperity. Another main “invention” was that of republicanism found within Thomas Paine’s Common Sense. While this was not the first time republicanism was championed, this idea was important because it served as the perfect alternative to the American colonies who felt wronged by the monarchial government of Britain.
The French and Indian war also served to demonstrate to the colonists that they had more in common than they previously thought. Before they were put in regiments and miltia together, they though of themselves as very different people with very different cultures and traditions due to the geographic and economic disparities between the colonies. However, after the French and Indian War, the colonists had been fighting together and socialising, which led them to realise that they had similar goals and that they didn't need Great Britain: they could be an independent entity if the colonies collaborated.
DeleteThe revolutionary war was a battle for American Independence that occurred between American colonists and the British. Americans had become fed up with the tyrannic rule from King George III. WHat started as protests and boycotts escalated into full fledged war when American militiamen fired on British forces at Lexington and concord. Even though the British had a superior fighting force, the colonists were able to defeat their opponent and gain their independence.
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ReplyDeleteMy time period would be the Jeffersonian Era, 1801-1809, specifically the Louisiana Purchase which was the largest real estate deal in U.S. history. The Louisiana purchase began when Napoleon agreed to sell the port of New Orleans to the U.S. Jefferson, although a strict constructionist of the constitution saw the necessity of this even though it violated his own believes in strict construction ism and went ahead and told his delegates going to make the deal to buy as much land as possible for 15 million dollars. The U.S. effectively doubled after Napoleon who needed quick money to fuel his wars, sold all of the Louisiana territory to the U.S. for 15 million dollars. This was a huge significant event during Jefferson's presidency leading him to become extremely popular and when reelection. He also did some other very popular things, such as the Lewis and Clark expedition where beginning in 1803 and ending in 1806, Merriwether Lewis and William Clark were chosen with a group of former military leaders who were all and expert in various survival skills. Their goal was to map a way to the pacific as well as make discoveries in the eras of geography and science. This expedition had numerous advancements at the beginning of the 19th century. The highlight of the Jeffersonian era would clearly be the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.
ReplyDeleteSacagawea, a Shoshone Indian, accompanied Lewis and Clark on their expedition as a translator.
DeleteAt beginning of the Jeffersonian Era was the Revolution of 1800, wherein power was successfully transfered from one political party (the Federalists under John Adams) to another (The Anti-Federalists with their candidate Jefferson). There was widespread fear in the Federalist party that a shift in power towards Anti-Federalists would mean the dismantlement of Hamilton's financial policies and a return to a decentralized government. Although the transfer of power was marked by the Midnight Judges scandal (which occurred when John Adams appointed several judgeships including John Marshall to power in the days leading up to the conclusion of his term), the first shift of power was largely peaceful and showed the world that the United States would not be toppled easily.
DeleteDuring the Lewis and Clark expedition, they traveled along rivers to get to the Pacific Coast. While on their travels, the expedition ran into various Indian tribes hat aided them in getting to the West Coast. The Indians would direct them the right way. Some Indians we'rent so fond of the expedition though. They would chase them out of their camps and try to kill them.
DeleteMy favorite time period would have to be the 1920’s or The Jazz Age. Although only a year or so before the 1920’s began there was an awful outbreak of a Spanish Flu in Europe that took the lives of 22 million people world wide. In the United States at the beginning of the 1920’s half of the population resided in cities ignoring the negative outlook that those in rural areas had. They believed that cities were unhealthy and full of sin. One of my favorite parts of the 1920’s would be the changes that women had. The emergence of the “Flapper” woman with short bobbed hair, shorter skirts, and smoking cigarettes represented a new freedom that women had found. The restrictions on what was typically worn by a woman were thrown out and women continued to ignore society’s expectations, choosing to be their own person. Flappers tended to be college girls and unmarried girls at home because in order to be a Flapper, and play the true role, a woman would need money to buy all the cigarettes and fashions as well as have time on their hands to publicly play the part. Women of this time period were allowed another freedom, and that was the right to vote. The 19th Amendment was passed in the year 1920 which gave women the right to vote. As a result there was a 25% increase in women who had jobs outside of the home such as teaching. One important invention of this time period was the automobile that became popular with the idea of dating instead of courting. In the later years of the 1920’s there was also the first talking movie, The Jazz Singer, in 1927.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite time period would have to be the Civil War Era (1861-1864). The true grit of the war is what really caught my eye because I’ve always been one for war and strategy. I’ve always been fascinated with the Civil War, as in the inventions of the time period, the hardships that the soldiers and citizens had to go through, and the generals that were over the operations of the two sides.
ReplyDeleteThe inventions of the time ranged from cannons to sub marines. During this period, new styles of cannons had been created. One of which was the double barrel cannon. It is exactly what it sounds like, a cannon with two barrels right beside each other. The significant advantage of this cannon was that two shots could be fired instead of one. Also, the gatling gun was invented for warfare too. The gatling gun was a stationary rifle that, when cranked, fired at a constant speed. This gun came to be a death machine in the defense of forts against enemy attack. One more invention was the creation and use of the submarine in naval warfare. The submarine had been developed to fight the enemy forces without them knowing.
Hardships that the two sides faced during the war were immense. Fathers and sons were gathered up by their side’s armed forces. Mothers were left at home to tend to the house and the farmlands without any money to buy food because of the husband and son’s absences. Brothers were put up against brothers in the war and they had to kill each other. Food and rations were short throughout the armies and a replacement was put into place called “hard tack”. It was a square, dried-up hunk of flour that couldn’t be eaten unless it was put into water or coffee.
The two major Generals over the two sides of the war were General Ulysses S. Grant (North) and General Robert E. Lee (South). Grant was over the Union Army at the end of the war and was well known for his victory at the Appomattox Courthouse which effectively ended the war. Lee was the commander of the North Virginian Confederate Army and was well known for his victories. These two generals were well respected among their ranks for being the best of their kind.
My favorite time period was the industrial revolution from 1760 to 1840s as many improvements were made and inventions were created to speed up the process of manufacturing. Before the industrial revolution, America economy was mainly based on farmers and home manufacturing. However, when the industrial revolution began, agricultural society changed to an industrial society and home manufacturing changed into factory production. As production became easier and faster, people were able to trade more goods than before. In order to meet the rate in which the products were being produced for trade, steamboat was invented by Robert Fulton in 1787. In 1793, cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney, which led to many people wanting to produce cotton with the use of slaves. Due to mass production of many products, market revolution began in 1820 and lasted until 1850. Market revolution was a dramatic increase in the exchange of goods and services in market transactions. Market revolution resulted from the increase in the output from farms and factories and the creation of network of roads, canals, and railroads. The Erie Canal was built between the New York cities of Albany and Buffalo in 1825. The Canal allowed western farmers to ship surplus crops to sell in the North and allowed Northern manufacturers to ship finished goods to sell in the West.
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DeleteThis time period marked an economic growth due to the trade and mass production of goods within the US. Another point this period was great because it was the start of industries to use machines instead of slaves and this helped more slaves to be free so they can fight for there freedom.
DeleteAlso Eli Whitney contributed to the weapon industry by making interchangeable parts on guns
DeleteJoseph, how did industrialization help create freedom for slaves? Is that what you meant?
DeleteIt helped them because the machines such as the cotton gin eliminated hands on work.
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite time period would be the Gilded Age (1878-1889).he growth of industry and a wave of immigrants marked this period in American history. The production of iron and steel rose dramatically and western resources like lumber, gold, and silver increased the demand for improved transportation. Railroad development boomed as trains moved goods from the resource-rich West to the East. Steel and oil were in great demand. All this industry produced a lot of wealth for a number of businessmen like John D. Rockefeller in oil and Andrew Carnegie in steel, known as robber barons people who got rich through ruthless business deals.The Gilded Age is the most remember time period, because it was a successful time period, and thats why its my favorite.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite time period is during the Clinton administration, from 1993 to 2001. Though Clinton faced a divided government after losing Congress in the 1994 Midterm Elections, he managed to pass several moderate and effective reforms that made his presidency significant in American history. Throughout his administration, Clinton produced the first budget surplus experienced since 1969, worked to end racial discrimination, reduced welfare rolls, produced the lowest inflation and unemployment rate in decades, and even instituted crime reforms that lowed crime rates across the nation. His administration also opened trade relations with China and negotiated NAFTA, a trade alliance between Canada, Mexico, and the United States which boosted trade across the borders. Despite these accomplishments, Clinton’s administration was marred by several scandals (which is why this time period is so awesome). These scandals ranged from tax evasions in the Travelgate Scandal, to sexual transgressions in the Jones lawsuits, to perjury in the Lewinsky Scandal, which eventually led to his impeachment.
ReplyDeleteDespite the initial charges for impeachment passing in the House in December 1988, Clinton was ultimately acquitted from the charges by the Senate. The secondary charge for impeachment failed in the House itself.
DeleteDuring Clinton's presidency, on Jan 22, 1993, he signed orders that overturned Reagan and Bush abortion restrictions. He also signed his first law, the Family and Medical Leave Act, allowing any worker at large companies to take up to 12 weeks of leave to attend to family concerns. The leave would be unpaid.
DeleteMy favorite time period in U.S. History was the time of WW2. WW2 it was a war in which many including me regret ever happened, but this time period also brought about numerous new ideas and inventions including the devious atomic bombs. WW2, which lasted from 1939-1945, was a major world war, which was, fought between two sides the Axis and the Allies. Even though we did not enter the war until the near collapse of the Allies and the gruesome attack at Pearl Harbor, America still contributed to this war by lending arms and goods to other countries and coming out of a deep depression which had over taken grief amongst many American family’s. The Holocaust was an act in which Jews were taken from streets and their home and sent to die or do extreme labor for the Nazi’s. The Holocaust also contributed majorly to the medical because even though they were killing people alive or using the dead, Germany found the basic knowledge needed in todays health field in which we have improved on. And lastly the improvement in the much weaponry created within the time period. For example submarines were never used in the same since as they were used in WW2, the new creation of sub-machines guns and primary weapons, or Aircraft carriers and advanced battleships. All these small facts have contributed to the creation of safety and medical enhancements within the U.S. and to help foreign countries.
ReplyDeleteAt the end of the war two super powers emerged, the United States and the Soviet Union beginning the Cold War the lasted for over fifty years.
DeleteMy Favorite time period is the time of Manifest Destiny, ranging from 1803ish to 1900. Manifest Destiny was the driving force responsible for changing the face of American history. In all honesty, Manifest Destiny can not be tied to a date, event or even a specific period of time. Manifest Destiny existed and still exists as the philosophy that embraces American history as a whole. It was the driving force behind Western Expansion, the Monroe Doctrine, and U.S. imperialism towards the end of the nineteenth century.
ReplyDeleteFirst used in 1845, the term Manifest Destiny conveyed the idea that the rightful destiny of the U.S. included imperialistic expansion. This idea contributed to several wars for the expansion of U.S. territory. For example, in 1846 the United States declared war on Mexico and proceeded to win much of what is now the modern day states of Texas, which was already "annexed" before the war, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, basically the whole Southwestern part of the United States. The war with Mexico was just one out of a series of aggressive acts that can be tied to America's Manifest Destiny. There was also the idea of expanding into Latin American Countries and several failed attempts were made in Nicaragua, Cuba, and other Caribbean countries. The U.S. also repeatedly tried to take over parts of Canada, but these attempts were in vein.
The Monroe Doctrine is an example of another form of Manifest Destiny. The Monroe Doctrine is a declaration made by President Monroe in 1823 that said the U.S. would protect any of its Latin American neighbors that the European powers tried to take over and colonize. This Doctrine has been the United States' excuse for being in Latin American affairs ever since that point forward. Theodore Roosevelt added on to the Doctrine with his Roosevelt corollary which was an economic aspect of the Monroe Doctrine to help Big Businesses in America and was also justification for intervening in Latin American conflicts.
Manifest Destiny also drove American Imperialism when the U.S. began expanding into the Pacific and the Caribbean in the late 1800's. In 1898 the United States went to war with Spain and defeated them. This victory was the beginning of America emerging as a world power. The U.S. gained the Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and other small islands setting up the Imperialistic United States. This was all gained through Americas belief in Manifest Destiny, their "God given right to expand."
The Louisiana Purchase also influenced the Manifest Destiny by doubling the size of the United States allowing more land to be expanded to.
DeleteMy favorite time period is the earliest of the nation, which is to say the years 1781 through 1797. In the time period, the nation underwent several important events, including the ratification of two constitutions, the end of the War for Independence (1783), and the election of the first official President of the United States of America (1788). With important events comes important people, some of whom from this time period include George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, and many more commonly and uncommonly known names. The aforementioned constitutions were, of course, the Articles of Confederation (ratified in 1781), which I like specifically because of the utter failure they were, and the Constitution itself (ratified in 1788), which survives to the present day. Alongside the new constitution came America's first President (under this constitution), George Washington. Washington's importance stems from his actions, specifically that of his Neutrality Proclamation (1793) and his Farewell Address (1796), as well as from the traditions he established - the two-term Presidency and the Cabinet. Hamilton's importance (also the reason for my affinity for him) comes from his economic policy, which ultimately kept the nation together until solid bonds had formed between the states. Franklin, being the über popular guy he his, makes my list simply due to his intelligence and inventions. Additionally, one other thing I like about this time period is Samuel Slater's defection to the US, which ultimately resulted in the Industrial Revolution within the US
ReplyDeleteMy favorite time period in American History would be that of the second World War. It was a war where the entire world banded together in order to fight a common enemy. World War 2 really helped to establish the US as THE world superpower and united America with its allies. The whole aspect of the war from the home front to the front lines has always interested me.
ReplyDeleteDuring WW2 while soldiers were off fighting the axis powers in foreign lands, Americans at home had to all work together in the war effort. Kids, minorities, and women all shifted into gear in order to assist in the war effort. Everyone did all they can to pitch in such as war bonds, collecting metal for recycling, and giving an income tax. Unemployment was at an all time low at just over 3% as militarized jobs began to sprout. Anyone who could spare anything helped at home and Americans became more unified than ever before.
World War 2 also was home to some of the greatest military action in history. The battles of this time are some of the most prolific battles in American history and this war experienced some of the most daring and strategic plans of action to date. The battle of the pacific was the first of its kind and operation overlord is still seen as a tremendous American feat. The fighting that occurred during this war was enough to lead to generations of video games and movies implemented in its honor.
One of the more fantastic effects of the war were the changes that it led to. The men and women who faced this war created the world we live in due to the technology, the spirit of the people, and the true spirit of freedom that arose from this war and there is a reason they are known as our greatest generation. Names like Eisenhower, Roosevelt, Truman and Patton will be long revered for the leadership presented in such an important time of American history.
My favorite time period is the civil war period from 1861-1865. An invention of this period was the ironclad warships; due to the success of the ironclad warshipd, it brought about the end to the wooden warships.
ReplyDeleteImportant documents and speech:
Gettysburg Address-Lincoln's oft-quoted speech that he delivered at the dediation of the cemetery at Gettysburg battlefield. Lincoln framed the war as a means to uphold the values of liberty.
Emancipation Proclamation-declared all slaves in rebelling states as free but this did not affect the slaves in non-rebelling boarded states. This closed the door to a compromise with the south and it encouraged thousands of slaves to flee to union lines.
The 13th Amendment- prohibited all forms of slavery and involuntary servitude. Confederate state had to ratify this to enable the right to rejoin the union.
Reform Bill of 1867-grante suffrage to all male British citizens, exxpanding the electorate. The success of the American Democratic eperiment, reinforced by the union victory in the civil war, was used for arguments in favor of the bill.
Confederate Military Leaders:
Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson, Robert E. Lee, A. E. Burnside, George Pickett, and Joseph ("Fighting Joe") Hooker.
Union Military Leaders-
Abraham Lincoln (President), George B. McClellan, John Pope, George G. Meade, Ulysses S. Grant, and William Tecumseh Sherman.
Battles of the Civil War:
Battle of Bull Run-first major battle which was a victory for the south and it dispelled northern thoughts of a swift victory.
McClellan's Peninsula Campaign- General George B. McClellan's failed effort to sieze Richmond (Confederate Capital). If Richmond had been taken then slavery would have survived a little while longer.
Battle of Shiloh-Bloody battle on the Tennessee- Mississippi boarder, it resulted in the deaths of over 23,000 soldiers but the Union pulled a marginal victory.
Naval Battle of Merrimack (Virginia) and Monitor- Confederate and Union ironclads battle.
Second Battle of Bull Run- victory for the confederate general Robert E. Lee. Lee was emboldened to push further into the north.
Battle of Gettysburg- battle in Pennsylvania which resulted in an union victory. The confederates never managed to invade the north. This is general George Pickett's doomed attempt on northern lines.
Battle of Vicksburg-a two and a half monthsiege on confederate fort on the Mississippi river in Tennessee. Fell to Ulysses S. Grant on July 1863 and this gives the union control of the Mississippi river and it splits the south into two.
Battle of Freddricksburg- victory in Virginiafor confederate general Robert E. Lee who successfully repelled an union attack on his lines.
Battle of Antietam-ended in a draw. Demonstration of the prowess of the union army. This forstalled foreign intervention. This was the victory that Lincoln needed to put out the Emancipation Proclamation.
Sherman's March-union general William Sherman's destructive march through Georgia.This is an early eample of "total war". It purposefully targeted infrastructure and civilian property to deminishmorale and undercut tthe confederate war effort.
Battle of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson-key victory for union general Grant which secured his hold on Kentucky and paved a way for Grant's attacks deeper in Tennessee.
The Wilderness Campaign- brutal attacks between Lee and Grant which led up to Grant's capture of Richmond in April 1865. Since Richmond was captured, Lee surrendered at Appomattox.
Appomattox Courthouse-Robert E. Lee surrenders to Ulysses S. Grant after about one year of fighting throughout Virginia in the "Wilderness Campaign". This is the end of the Civil War.
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DeleteThe Progressive Era (~1890-1920): This Era is my favorite because it was a time where people wanted to help others. Although not every one wanted to do so, those who did, pushed for it. Jane Addams and Ida Tarbel, were powerful voices for progressivism and left a huge impact. Jane Addams was the founder of the Hull House and it was opened to provide homing for immigrants. Ida Tarbel as a muckraker that exposed Standard Oil (Rockefeller).
ReplyDeleteProgressives encouraged Americans to think more about democracy. One of the major events was the Anthracite coal mine strike in Pennsylvania. It was a way to protest the gross, horrible working conditions of the mines. This was one of the many things that Progressives wanted to change about our society.
One interesting thing brought about was the assembly line by Henry Ford in 1913 which increased production. It also made spending money a lot more popular.
My favourite time period in US history is the era during and directly after World War Two, from 1939-1955. This period contained many social advancements as well as technological ones, along with an interesting societal dynamic and political atmosphere created by the Cold War and the Arms Race with the USSR. The Cold War began, and was near its height during this period, a fact that had very interesting and impactful consequences on the world as a whole.
ReplyDeleteDuring this period, atomic energy was explored and developed, a scientific field stemming from the Einstein–Szilárd letter sent to President Roosevelt on August 2nd, 1939. This was a major scientific breakthrough that had a diverse range of social, political, economic, and environmental impacts not only on the United States, but also on the world as a whole. As a result of Einstein’s suggestion, the Manhattan Program was initiated, the scientific collaboration that eventually developed the atomic bomb in 1945. The development of the bomb led to the killing of hundreds of thousands of Japanese in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as well as the Cold-War-era arms race that was hot on the heels of World War Two.
Socially, the creation of the bomb led to widespread fear and apprehension, mostly due to the competition with the USSR for the best and newest form of the weapon: after the Soviets got the H-Bomb in 1949, the US and its citizens feared nuclear war. ‘Duck and Cover’ drills were instigated in schools, and air raid drills happened frequently in towns and cities. The ‘Atomic Age’ was ushered in. The Second Red Scare also served to create an intriguing atmosphere, one that was very similar to the Salem Witch Trials: accuse or be accused. The prolonged promulgation of anti-communist ideology and propaganda, spearheaded by Joseph McCarthy and HUAC, is an interesting study in the effect that hysteria and fear of a stereotyped ‘other’ can change society and influence how far people are willing to let the government actually go in the name of ‘protection’.
Politically, the creation of the atomic bomb instigated an environment of fierce international competition for the best ‘toys’ and bombs. The USSR was constantly pushing forward in weapons technology, forcing the US to advance as well to keep up with Soviet technology. It also created an interesting environment with the Korean War and showed just how far the US was willing to go to halt the spread of communism. This was the era of Containment, George Kennan, and the Domino theory, and the US’ desperate attempt to halt Communism, which it saw as the embodiment of everything evil.
My favorite time period is the entirety of the 1960’s. It is best summarized as sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll. That’s pretty self explanatory in itself, but the sixties also brought the assassination of a beloved president, on November 22, 1963 (also my mother’s birth date), the first televised presidential debates, Martin Luther King Jr.’s infamous “I Have A Dream” speech, and the best festival in the world, Woodstock.
ReplyDeleteThe sixties was a decade of assassinations. John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963; Robert Kennedy on June 6, 1968; Malcolm X on February 21, 1965 and Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968.
The first televised debates were extremely significant because they practically buried Nixon in the election due to his appearance. He appeared old and sweaty rather than Kennedy (because of makeup) who looked young and energetic. They allowed the country to view the two candidates and determine from the comfort of their homes who would be leading their country.
The Civil Rights Movement began a little before the 1960’s but carried on through until 1968. From 1954, African Americans started to fight for the end of racial segregation and equality for minorities (predominantly black). The leaders of the Civil Rights Movement were: Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Bob Moses, James Chaney, Fannie Lou Hamer, George C. Wallace, Viola Liuzzo, Stokely Carmichael, James Meredith, Huey P. Newton, Bobby Seale, Elaine Brown, Kathleen Cleaver, Bobby Hutton, Thurgood Marshall, Ralph Abernathy, and Maynard Jackson.
Sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll served as the mantra of the over-indulgent, self-important, anti-establishment college students of the 60's. The drug use of the era was championed by the Timothy Learys and Aldous Huxleys was designed to find inner enlightenment. However, the enlightenment wuickly faded into disappointment with the many drug related casualties of the 1960’s. Jimi Hendrix dead of an OD, Janis Joplin dead of an OD, Graham Parsons dead of an OD, Jim Morrison dead of an OD, the list is very, very long. The “Free Love” ideals mutated into “Free Sex” ideals and thus the “sex” part of ‘Sex, Drugs, and Rock n’ Roll’ came to be. Of course, rock n’ roll from the 1960’s is known most for Elvis Presley.
The 1960’s also brought the first American man on the moon and also the well-hated Vietnam War. It was a time coined for Peace and Love, but was actually filled with a decent amount of hate and hardships.