Society (Events, Politics, Famous People)
Name the 3 presidents that held terms in the 70s
Nixon, Ford, Carter
What was a major event that happened in the 1970s economy?
The Great Inflation
Name 3 of the 6 major inventions in the 1970s.
1. GPS
2. Pong
3. Cell Phone
4. Portable Music Player
5. Digital Wrist Watch
6. Email
When did Earth Day start?
1970
Name 2 famous artists from the 70s
Michael Jackson, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, the Jackson 5
What major scandal occurred in the 70s, and include a brief description
The Watergate Scandal was when Nixon's administration had 5 burglars break into the Democratic National Committee building to wiretap phones and steal documents.
What was 1$ in 1970 worth today?
$7.41 (or $7)
What was the first cell phone also called?
"The brick", as it weighed 2.5 pounds
What were 3 topics that were important to Americans in the 70's?
1. Environmentalism
2. Women's Rights
3. Anti-war
What were popular activities in the 70s?
Twister and playing video games
What was the name of a 1973 supreme court case and what was its ruling?
Abigail will determine correct response
What eventually led to the end of the inflation?
Greater control of reserve and money growth
By the end of the 1970s what did a digital wrist watch cost?
$10
What major amendment to the US Constitution took place in the 70's. What did it do?
The Equal Rights Amendment. It promised equality of rights no matter a person's gender.
What type of pants were a favorite in the 70s?
Blue denim jeans
Name 3 famous people from the 70s and what they did.
Sara will determine whether is correct or not
By 1980, what was the percent of inflation and unemployment?
14% inflation; 10% unemployment
Who created the GPS and what does the acronym stand for?
The US Navy; Global Positioning System
What did the 1970 invasion of Cambodia lead to in the US?
Hundreds of thousands of protestors in the streets
Explain the nickname that we used for our decade on the first slide. What did that type of music inspire? How popular was it?
The nickname was "The Disco Decade". Disco inspired fashion and was very popular.
Name 5 events that happened during this decade (They don't necessarily have to have been on the timeline)
Abigail will determine correct response
Name at least 2 causes of the Great Inflation
1. Pres. Johnson Great Society spending
2. Vietnam war spending
3. Increased social welfare spending
4. Wage and price controls in 1971
How were emails sent to others before they went completely digital?
Emails were printed out and sent to a person's mailbox
That their living situations didn't change even though civil rights advancements were occurring
Name one type of pants, one type of shirt, and one type of shoes that people wore in the 70s
Many types (Sara will review the guesses until someone is correct)