Question

During the 1960s and 1970s, several social movements emerged in the United States, including the Civil RightsMovement, the counterculture movement, and the women’s movement. What did these movements have in common?
(1 point)
They were led exclusively by government officials and political leaders.
They all focused primarily on changing U.S. foreign policy.
They challenged traditional social norms and sought greater equality and individual freedom.
They aimed to preserve traditional values and maintain the status quo.

Answer 1

They challenged traditional social norms and sought greater equality and individual freedom.

Explanation: Each movement pushed for social change—civil rights for racial equality, the counterculture for personal freedom and new lifestyles, and the women’s movement for gender equality and expanded rights—rather than preserving the status quo or focusing on foreign policy.