Music Genres
Born from African American and Latino music, this genre transformed club culture and encouraged escapism, along with creating a safe space for marginalized communities.
Disco!
This film revolves around a great white shark terrorizing a small New England town, representing social fears of the unknown that were rampant in the 1970s.
Jaws
These colorful building block toys are still extremely successful today.
Legos
This political theme revolves around a certain war fought by the United States that was widely unsupported by American citizens.
This group, known for its dramatic relationship dynamics, sang iconic breakup hits on their hit album, "Rumors," such as "Dreams," "Go Your Own Way," and "The Chain".
Fleetwood Mac
Known for its mellow, melodic rhythms and smooth vocals, this genre is represented by iconic groups like Fleetwood Mac and Elton John.
This film is the first in a large sci-fi series about a rebellion group of Jedi fighting against the Imperialist Forces, representing themes of uprising and rebellion against the government.
Star Wars: A New Hope
These toys, available in different versions up until the 2010s, were used by children as mini baking devices.
Easy-Bake Ovens
This movement was slowing down in the 70s, but fought for the rights of several marginalized communities, including Black Americans, women, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Civil Rights Movement
This group, known for their face paint and flashy outfits, rose to rock and roll fame with their loud and exciting music, such as "Rock and Roll all Nite," "Forever," and "I Was Made for Lovin You".
KISS
This genre is defined by powerful the sounds of electric guitar and heavy percussion, bringing a name to the heavy sounds of music. It would lead the way for heavy metal.
Hard Rock
This iconic film revolves around a powerful Italian-American crime family and is widely regarded as one of the best films of all time. It reflects themes of organized crime in the United States.
The Godfather
This competitive and dangerous game involved throwing a sharp object into the air and aiming it into a cirlce.
Lawn Darts
This "war" between the United States and Soviet Union was fought strictly through political and economic threats and proxy wars. This era had the world in constant fear of nuclear warfare and Communism.
The Cold War
This famous artist, who lost his vision at a young age, has an extremely fond ear for funk and r&b music, with hits like "Superstition," and "Isn't She Lovely".
Stevie Wonder
This genre is known for its fun, infectious drum beats, and energetic and loud horn arrangements. Created new platforms for diverse artists to express social and political themes.
Soul/Funk/R&b
This story follows Danny and Sandy through the trials and tribulations of high school romance during the 1950s, showing nostalgia for previous, simpler times.
Grease
These wooden toys were flagged as dangerous for sending sharps into its surroundings upon explosion.
Wooden Clackers
List two advancements for women's rights from the 1970s.
Roe v. Wade (1972), Mini Skirt Revolution, women in the workforce and out of the home, etc.
This Swedish pop group is known for hits like "Dancing Queen," and "Waterloo" have their discography featured in the Broadway hit "Mamma Mia!"
ABBA
This genre is especially popular today, and is known as a blend of several other musical genres with its upbeat sounds and catchy lyrics. Groups like ABBA and Elton John helped to bring this genre to a rise.
Pop!
This film revolves around Tony, a young working class man who finds meaning in disco culture, representing the different characters who found refuge in the safe space created by disco.
Saturday Night Fever
This card game is recognizable by its four colors and competitive nature.
UNO
This political scandal, involving covered-up documents and break-ins, led to the resignation of President Nixon.
Watergate
This group of brothers sang disco hits such as "Stayin Alive," "More Than a Woman," and "Fever Night."
The Bee Gees