Nguyen Van Thieu's government collapses: his troops retreat en masse before the Communists from North Vietnam. By then end of April, Saigon has fallen
100
Name this person: Albanian female serving the poor in Calcutta India for over 30 years.
Mother Theresa
100
In 1975, Britain is experiencing unusually high inflation. How bad is it? How does that compare to U.S. current inflation?
If was 26% per year. In 1975, the U.S. was at 9.19%. Currently, the U.S. is currently at 2.5%.
100
What happens to Aldo Moro, the former prime minister of Italy?
He is captured by the Communist "Red Brigades" who seem to be committed to achieving their ends by killing and kidnapping major public figures.
100
What happens in Tangshan, China in 1976?
The world's strongest earthquake since 1964. It destroys the city.
200
What is happening in Cambodia in 1975?
Communist insurgents take over Phnom Penh; they clear the city of its residents, driving hundreds of thousands out to rural area.
200
Who is the Baader-Meinhof gang?
They are suspected of being a radical terrorist group in Germany; their leaders are on trial for various terrorist activities since 1968.
200
What were the Cod Wars, and what brought them about?
Disputes between Iceland and the United Kingdom about fishing rights.
200
Prime Minister Begin and President Sadat win the Nobel Peace Prize. What concessions do they each make?
Israel says it acknowledges "the legitimate rights of Palestinians" and will not settle the West Bank any further during negotiations; Israel will withdraw forces from the Sinai and both countries will move toward normal diplomatic relations.
200
In 1977 in the North Sea, there is an man-made environmental tragedy. What is it?
An oil well blows, and 7.5 million gallons of oil create a 30-45 mile oil slick.
300
What is the "Green March"? Where and why did it take place?
300,000 unarmed Moroccans accompanied by the Moroccan Army with heavy weapons converged on the southern city of Tarfaya. As a result of pressure from France, the US and the UK, Spain abandoned Western Sahara.
300
Who is the Ayatolla Khomeini, what country does he return to, and what changes come with him?
He returns to Iran, forces people to wear Islamic clothing, submit to puritanical morality, and thousands are arrested an executed.
300
Who were a couple of the world's richest men that die in this decade, and for what are they known?
Howard Hughes was one of the world's richest men, known for being a recluse billionaire.
J.Paul Getty was an oil tycoon worth $4 billion when he died.
300
There is a shift in government in Portugal (Lisbon). What happens? And what is unique about the way it happens?
The military stages a coup against the authoritarian dictatorship. Named the "Carnation Revolution" because almost no shots were fired and when the population took to the streets to celebrate the end of the dictatorship and war in the colonies, carnations were put into the muzzles of rifles and on the uniforms of the army men.
300
What is the Amoco Cadiz, and why is it in the news?
It is an oil tanker that ran aground off the coast of Brittany in France; it lost 230,000 barrels of oil, covering a 225 mile stretch of beach with oil.
400
What happens in Nicaragua in 1979?
The Sandinistas force President Somoza from power; they set up a Junta of National Reconstruction, led by Marxist Daniel Ortega.
400
Who is Zufikar Ali Bhutto, what does he do and what happens?
Prime Minister of Pakistan admits to irregularities in voting, then arrests opposition leaders and places many cities under martial law. Military comes in and arrests Bhutto and takes charge.
400
What is OPEC and what does it have to do with "oil crisis" of the 1970's?
The organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries placed an embargo on any countries aiding Israel. The U.S. was heavily dependent on Middle Eastern oil.
400
Portugal releases colonial territories. What nations do these territories become?
Angola and Mozambique
400
Much environmental legislation was passed in the 1970's, and one senator created "__________ Day" to send "a big message to the politicians—a message to tell them to wake up and do something." [to protect the environment]
Earth Day
500
Why is Afghanistan in the news in 1979? What other country is involved?
Russia invades Afghanistan.
500
Who is Pol Pot, what country is he from, what group does he lead? Is he a "good guy"?
He is the Communist ruler of Cambodia/Kampuchea from April 1975-January 1979. He led the Khmer Rouge, and killed 1/3 of the Cambodian population during the 4 years he was in control.
500
There are a few reasons people give for the very high unemployment rates of the late 1970's. Name one.
Returning Vietnam Veterans, more women entering the workforce, ...
500
In 1978, Rhodesia is uneasily at peace. Why? And what is the current name of this country?
For the first time, three black men joined white Ian Smith in leading the country. (This was not enough to satisfy nationalist guerillas). It is now Zimbabwe.
500
To enforce many regulations regarding the environment, the federal government established a new agency. What is it called?