Question

AP US History question:

1968 was a turning point for the United States. To what extent is this an accurate assessment? In your answer, discuss TWO of the following: national politics, Vietnam War, civil rights.

Answer 1

Many would agree that 1968 was a turning point for the United States since the "hippy" movement gained momentum and put pressure on the US government to withdraw from the Vietnam War and focus on civil rights issues at home.