Question

Artists are often very sensitive and perceptive to shifts in social and political climates of societies. This graph shows Vietnam War-related songs that became hit singles between 1960 and 1975. Which statement below BEST explains the brief popularity of Vietnam War-related songs? (U11.4) TEKS - 8(F), 28(C) (1 point) Responses These songs topped the music charts during the early years of the Vietnam War conflict. These songs topped the music charts during the early years of the Vietnam War conflict. These songs were actually made popular during the Korean War in the 1950s. These songs were actually made popular during the Korean War in the 1950s. These songs became popular after the U.S. withdrawal from the Vietnam War began. These songs became popular after the U.S. withdrawal from the Vietnam War began. These songs were used to recruit U.S. soldiers during the de-escalation period of the Vietnam War conflict. These songs were used to recruit U.S. soldiers during the de-escalation period of the Vietnam War conflict. These songs peaked in sales (highest point) as the anti-war movement intensified.

Answer 1

The statement that BEST explains the brief popularity of Vietnam War-related songs is: **"These songs peaked in sales (highest point) as the anti-war movement intensified."**

This statement reflects how music often serves as a reflection of societal sentiments, particularly during periods of significant social and political upheaval like the Vietnam War and the accompanying anti-war movement.