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The sixties were arguably the most influential decade of the twentieth century in North America. They were a time of great social upheaval and revolutionary ideas characterized by dramatic events such as the struggle for civil rights and the Vietnam War. The "Swinging Sixties" signified the rejection of conservative values and the search for individual fulfilment for young people in particular, as they tuned in and dropped out, burnt their draft cards, celebrated the summer of love in San Francisco and experienced Woodstock.
While Canada was certainly influenced by events in the United States, there were other, specifically Canadian events, including Quebec's "Quiet Revolution," the growing awareness of Native rights, the establishment of Canada's social net, its centennial celebrations and Trudeaumania. In this course we will look at how both Canada and the U.S.A. experienced the sixties in the context of the twentieth century, but also examine the decade's main political and cultural events to see how they shaped each country. |
