1970s
The 200th birthday celebration of the United States took place in 1976.
What is the Bicentennial
This president took office in 1981 and survived an assassination attempt
Who is Ronald Reagan
This political scandal caused many Americans to lose trust in the government
What is Watergate
This disease became a major health crisis in the 1980s
What is HIV/AIDS
Journalist Tom Wolfe called the 1970’s this nickname because people focused more on themselves.
What is the “Me Decade”
This economic idea, part of Reagan’s agenda, focused on tax cuts and helping businesses grow.
What is supply-side economics
This organization of oil-producing countries helped cause the 1970s energy crisis
What is OPEC
This conservative Christian political group supported Reagan and pushed for traditional values
What is the Mortal Majority
This 1979 nuclear accident increased fears about the safety of nuclear power.
What is the Three Mile Island accident
This financial disaster involved failing banks and cost the government billions
What is the savings and loan crisis