Question
How did the 1950s poets and writers in the illustration affect U.S culture in the subsequent (following) decade? They advocated a spirit of nonconformity that gave rise to countercultural movements They enabled older generations of Americans to find a cultural voice They sparked a return to traditional social and cultural values They advocated a spirit of American unity and resolve (determination) as the Cold War intensified
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Jarvis
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Answer
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Explanation
The 1950s was known for the emergence of distinct and influential writers and poets who broke free from conventional forms of literature of the time and provided fresh perspectives on U.S. culture. They advocated a stand against conventional norms which resulted in a shift of perceptions in the following decade and thereby greatly shaping countercultural movements of the 1960s. These movements included civil rights for African Americans, students' movements, women rights, environmental movements, etc. Attribution of American unity or return to traditional social and cultural values, or enabling older Americans in finding a cultural voice isn’t necessarily the work of these writers and poets. Their main body of work led to revolutions against societal norms and brought major shifts in American cultural map. Thus, it can be inferred that they primarily contributed by advocating a spirit of nonconformity GP leading to countercultural movements.