How did Rock and Roll help create a new American culture? What were some key factors from American history that helped or stood in the way of Rock and Roll? (Example: Brown vs. Board). Explain how the court case helped in the development of Rock and Roll.
Explain the relationship between African American artists and the white artists. Did this help ease race tensions in the 1950's and 1960's? Use quotes from the text to supplement your answers.
Explain Rock and Roll and sexuality. Did Rock and Roll change traditional values? How so? Give examples from the text. Draw conclusions, how do you think this is applicable to today's culture?
Analyze and give examples from the text of how (especially in the late 1950s) there is evidence of a generation gap. What does generation gap mean? How did this shape American culture? What were the pop wars? How was this important in American history?