When Kennedy was inaugurated in 1961, he encouraged Americans to “ask what you can do for your country.” Despite the optimism that began the sixties, the decade took a very different turn as liberal and conservative America clashed over the direction of the country.

Write an essay that focuses on the turmoil and change in the 1960s. Be sure to include a discussion of the various issues, the tactics, and eventual outcomes of the social movements. What are some longterm effects of these protests?