3. Give two results of the decolonisation of Africa. (i) (ii)
The Importance of Music in the 1960s
Music was incredibly important during the 1960s as it represented a break between youths and adults. Artists like The Beatles and Elvis Presley dominated the airwaves. Current events like the civil rights movement and anti-war protests were recorded through song. Find each song below on YouTube and complete the accompanying table.
Song and artist
Have you heard this song before?
I Want To Hold Your Hand
– The Beatles
What is the message of this song?
How might this song seem controversial to older generations?
How does this song reflect the spirit of the 1960s? (Does it reflect the youth revolution, civil rights movement, anti-war movement?)