Rights
What does ERA stand for?
Equal Rights Amendment
Why didn't Nixon want to back out of Vietnam?
Because he didn't want America to look weak
How did Janis Joplin die?
From a heroin overdose
Who beat Both Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali (Boxing) in the '70s?
George Foreman
What was the top song in the '70s?
Bridge Over Troubled Water
What was one of the groups of people fighting for rights in the '70s
Maddy will judge
When the working and middle class were sick of riots and an interfering government they slacked off resulting in this group of people.
"Hippies"
What kinds of ads were banned on television and radio?
Cigarette
What was The UCLA Bruins' longest winning streak in the '70s?
75
What famous band disbanded in the '70s? (Think bug)
The Beatles
Who was the ERA meant for?
Women
What was The Anti-War Movement?
People protesting to stop fighting in Vietnam
How many passengers did the first jumbo jet carry? (Bouns how many crew?)
332 passengers and 18 crew members.
Who beat Babe Ruth's home run record in the '70s?
Henry “Hank” Aaron
What animal did America stop commercial hunting in the '70s?
Whales
Why didn't the ERA get amended to the Constitution?
It undermined traditional gender rolls
Was Nixon impeached?
No he resigned before he could be impeached
What does EPA stand for (Bouns what did they do?)
Environmental Protection Agency, prepares for environmental disasters.
In 1974 what football teams were deemed "Best in the league)?
Minnesota Vikings and the Pittsburgh Steelers
What was the price of a movie ticket?
$1.55
How many states ratified the ERA?
Who took over after Nixon left?
Gerald Ford took over after Nixon
To what percentage did the unemployment peak?
5.9%
What was the most famous sport in the '70s?
Football
Movie Rating “M” is now translated to what rating nowadays?
“PG”