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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Kennedy and the Cold War

Question 8 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 B-Runnels

Take a close look at the lyrics to Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind,” and then answer the question.How does the song reflect the counterculture’s ideas?

Answer
A
The singer questions the value of private property.
B
The singer denounces authority figures in a series of bold statements.
C
The singer wishes for an end to conflict but does not know when it will come.

Explanation

The song asks how long people must suffer and how many times weapons must be used before peace arrives. The repeated response, “The answer is blowin’ in the wind,” suggests that the singer hopes for change but cannot say when it will come. This reflects the counterculture’s opposition to war and desire for peace, so the best choice is “The singer wishes for an end to conflict but does not know when it will come.”

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