Sports
established Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) to offer multiyear fighter contracts, better healthcare, and minimum pay standards
What was the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act?
This disco-inspired clothing item often had wide bottoms that flared out dramatically
What are bellbottoms?
This president emphasized human rights in foreign policies during the late 1970's
Who is Jimmy Carter?
This catered perfectly to busy families and the era's on-the-go lifestyle when grabbing food.
What are drive-thrus?
This synthetic fabric became super popular in 1970s fashion because it was cheap and wrinkle-resistant
What is Polyester?
He became the first unelected president in U.S. history after his predecessor's resignation.
Who was George Ford?
The US Open made history as the first Grand Slam to award equal prize money to male and female champions
What was tennis equal pay?
These tall shoes with thick soles were worn by both men and women during the disco era.
What are platform shoes?
a mix of stagnant economic growth and high unemployment
what is stagnation?
This president resigned after proven guilty in the Watergate Scandal
Who was President Richard Nixon?
This video game console gained popularity, marking the beginning of home gaming
What is The Magnavox Odyssey?
This hairstyle, worn by many in the 1970s, featured long layers and feathered sides
What is the feathered haircut?
This event caused severe gas shortages, long lines at the pump, and soaring energy prices in the United States
What is The Oil Embargo?
The constitutional amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 in 1971
What is the twenty sixth amendment?
Created by Kodak, this device set the stage for the future of photography
What is the Digital Camera?
Increasing participation of high school sports for women.
What is Title IX?
This music genre heavily influenced flashy 1970s fashion with glitter, sequins, and bright colors.
What is disco?
Introduced by Ray Tomlinson, in 1971. Later worked upon other tech industries to create this form of communication
What is emailing?