Big Events/Politics
What big event occured in the 70s?
The Energy Crisis
Took place in California in 1973-74 and played a key role in the economic downturn, oil embargo and gas prices raised 350%
True or false:
The apple computer was invented in the 70s.
True
The first apple computer was invented in 1976
The 70's are known for...
The rise of disco was born on valentines day in 1970. The disco movement eventualy peaked during 1978-1979.
The movenment had a huge cultural impact.
What president served from 1969-1974?
President Richard Nixon
started serving in 1969 and played a huge role in the equality movement
True or false
The VCR was invented in the 70s.
True
Fashion included...
bell bottoms, fitted shirts, frayed jeans,mini skirts, tie dye
Tie dye came from peace corp volenteers and hippies
bell bottoms and frayed jeans originated in the early 19th century from sailors in the U.S navy.
Who was the most economically powered African American man that got assonated?
Leon Jordan
was the co-founder of the civil rights organizations
he was shot and killed
What was the equal rights movement and why was it so important?
The equal rights movement was a movement set for mainly women but also included gays, african americans,native americans, and other marginalized people for their fight for equal rights.
What band ruled the 70's
Queen
The Eagles
The Rolling Stones
What war began in the 50's and ended mid 70's?
The Vietnam War
Began in 1955 and ended in 1975, the war was between the United States and Soviet Union
more than 3 million and 58,000 american men died
Slang included..
The flip side- see you later
Don't be such a spaz- lose control mentally or physically
flower power- peace over war
dork- nerd
flat leaver- ditch someone
Who constantly fought for equal rights?
Women, African Americans,Native Americans,gays, and other titled people.
Took place in the 60s and 70s with a goal of equal rights and freedome
it signaled a wave of feminism