The '60s were a turbulent era in U. S. history, one full of change. That decade was
followed by the '70s - an era in which Americans searched for order and limits.
When exactly did the transition from the era of peace, love, and war to the era of
control and disillusionment occur? Historians are divided on this question of
periodization. Based on your research, which year do you feel best marks the end of
the '60s and the beginning of the '70s? Use evidence to support your answer,
including at least eight key events that define your periodization of the era.