The colony of Georgia was very prosperous under British rule, thus the ruling class was satisfied with remaining a colony of the Kingdom of Great Britain. The working class believed they needed protection from possible native raids. However, many people (working class, and upper class opportunist) wanted to become independent. This caused a "civil war" in Georgia. "Radicals" on both side fought for the Crown and others as "patriots"
Reasons why a teenager might join a gang in the '60's is because, they want to belong. A passage right from teenage to adulthood. Desire to share interests, even if those interests are viewed negatively. To feel popular, or even if the group is not viewed as not popular. Needs to separate and differentiate from parents. Rebellion, revolt from adults. Low self esteem.
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Herbert Hoover believed that the government should not intervene in the affairs of American citizens because they got themselves into their own financial mess so they needed to get themselves out of it. This theory was called rugged individualism.