Question

What reasons gave rise to the American counterculture in the 1960s?

Older adults argued for traditional family structures in which men worked and women stayed home.
Baby Boomers felt strongly about their loyalty and patriotism because of the G.I. Bill.
Men valued self-discipline and structure as ways to mold character and influence others.
Young people rejected traditional social structures and opposed the Vietnam War.

Answer 1

Young people rejected traditional social structures and opposed the Vietnam War.

The Vietnam War, and the protracted national divide between supporters and opponents of the war, were arguably the most important factors contributing to the rise of the larger counterculture movement.