Introduction of the era

During the 1960's, the US was going through one of the most uninterupted preiods of econimic expansion. Big buisnesses ruled the nation and the push for improvement was everywhere. Inlfation was stable which created a healthy environment. Johnson took over the oval office after the assassination of JFK. When Nixon took office all hell broke loose. He was caught up in the Watergate scandle and resigned the presidency in order to avoid impeachment. Towards the end of the 1960's, the "counter culture" arrose. It consisted of mostly white middle class which were called "hippies".This was a very controversial time ion the US. However, some people managed to help the nation such as Cesar Chavez, Jose Angel. Congress also passed the Indian civil rights act.