The counterculture movement of the 1960s is best described as
a. a political movement that worked to increase support for the vietnam war. b. a social movement that expressed discontent with mainstream society. c. a cultural movement that promoted materialism and consumerism. d. a religious movement that encouraged respect for authority figures.

The correct answer is B) A social movement that expressed discontent with mainstream society.

The counterculture was one that rebelled against the conformist culture of American society during the 1960's. This movement was lead by several different groups of citizens, especially college aged students. These students protested the US involvement in the Vietnam War, the unequal treatment of African American societies, and other events that they felt were unjust. These individuals wanted to promote social change within American society.