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1970’s By: Megan, Nikki & Anna Timeline (1971-1973) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1971 London Bridge Brought to the U.S. United Kingdom Changes to Decimal System for Currency VCRs Introduced 1972 M*A*S*H TV show appears Mark Spitz Wins Seven Gold Medals Pocket Calculators Introduced Terrorist attacks on the Olympic Games in Munich Watergate Scandal Begins 1973 Roe vs Wade Legalizes Abortion in the U.S. Paul Getty Kidnapped Sears Tower Built U.S. Pulls Out of Vietnam U.S. Vice President Resigns Timeline (1974-1976) • • • • • • • 1974 Halie Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, Deposed Mikhail Baryshnikov Defects Patty Hearst Kidnapped Terracotta Army Discovered in China U.S. President Nixon Resigns 1975 • • • • • Arthur Ashe First Black Man to Win Wimbledon Cambodian Genocide Begins Civil War in Lebanon Microsoft Founded Pol Pot Becomes the Communist Dictator of Cambodia • 1976 • • • • First Ebola Virus Outbreaks Strike Sudan and Zaire Nadia Comaneci Given Seven Perfect Tens North and South Vietnam Join to Form the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tangshan Earthquake Kills Over 240,000 Timeline (1977-1979) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1977 Elvis Found Dead Miniseries Roots Airs South African Anti-Apartheid Leader Steve Biko Tortured to Death Star Wars Movie Released 1978 First Test-Tube Baby Born John Paul II Becomes Pope Jonestown Massacre 1979 Ayatollah Khomeini Returns as Leader of Iran Iran Takes American Hostages in Tehran Margaret Thatcher First Woman Prime Minister of Great Britain Mother Teresa Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize Nuclear Accident at Three Mile Island Sony Introduces the Walkman Terms of the 70’s • OPEC-Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. • Panama Canal Treaty-one promised an end to U.S. control of the canal beginning in 2000; Panama was to take over operation and defense of the canal. The neutrality component of the treaty gave the U.S. permanent authority to defend the canal if it were placed under threat as a neutral water passage. • Presidential Pardon-The action of an executive official of the government that mitigates or sets aside the punishment for a crime. • SALT- Strategic Arms Limitation Talks • Three Mile Island- An island in the Susquehanna River in southeast Pennsylvania southeast of Harrisburg. It was the site of a major nuclear accident on March 28, 1979, when a partial meltdown released radioactive material and forced the evacuation of thousands of nearby residents. Terms of the 70’s Continued… • Title IX-Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a US law enacted on June 23, 1972. In 2002 it was renamed the Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, • Vietnamization- US government policy of transferring the tasks of fighting and directing the war to the government and forces of South Vietnam • War Powers Act- was a United States Congress joint resolution providing that the President can send US Armed Forces into action abroad only by authorization of Congress or if the US is already under attack or serious threat. • Vietnam Conflict- A protracted military conflict (1954-1975) between the Communist forces of North Vietnam supported by China and the Soviet Union and the non-Communist forces of South Vietnam supported by the United States. Some important groups/organizations • OSHA- the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970 made to "assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance". • EPA- United States Environmental Protection Agency created for the purpose of protecting human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. • NOAA- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is a scientific agency within the United States Department of Commerce focused on the conditions of the oceans and the atmosphere. NOAA warns of dangerous weather, charts seas and skies, guides the use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and conducts research to improve understanding and stewardship of the environment. Important Events of the Decade • April 22, 1970 – First Earth Day Celebration • May 10, 1971 – The voting age is change from 21 to 18 • January 2, 1971 – A ban on cigarette commercials on television goes into effect • 1972 – Terrorists attack on the Olympic Games in Munich • January 22, 1973 – Roe Vs. Wade trail • States that you cannot prevent a women from having an abortion within the first 6 months of pregnancy • July 27, 1974 – Nixon accused of Watergate Scandal Important Events Continued… • August 9, 1974 – Nixon resigns avoiding impeachment • July 20, 1976 – Viking 1 probe lands on Mars • July 13, 1977 – Blackout in New York City – 25 hour duration! • March 3, 1978 – “The Cloning of Man” printed supposing the cloning of man • 1978 – The first test-tube baby is born – First time women are allowed to enlist in the US Army Conflicts • The Mideast Oil Crisis – Because of the religious conflict the Middle East cut off petroleum trade to the United States – Effects: • Gas stations shut down • The Unites States attitude toward energy saving changed • Car pooling became widely popular • Began oil pumping domestically Why • • • • • • • • • "Pentagon Papers“ - Daniel Ellsberg -1971 -Government misled Congress -Vietnam war NOT to eliminate communism but to "avoid a humiliating defeat." Result of the war -Lowering voting age from 21 to 18 -Scared to get drafted -Scared that kids would vote based on appearance How We Reacted to the Oil Crisis • Oil Skyrocketed – Panic! • Blamed the government • Worked together by: – Carpooling – Gas efficient cars • Smaller Japanese & European cars Leaders and hero's of the 70s • Hank Aaron- last negro leaguer to play in the majors • -Broke records! • • Snoopy the dog in peanuts was also a hero to the kids in the 1970’s. -Some important figures that impacted the society • • George Lucas -wrote star wars Bee Gees - musical group. Popular songs in the 70’s were “How can you mend a broken heart?”, “More than a woman”, “Too much heaven", "You should be dancing”, and“Staying Alive”. Aaron spelling- producer. He helped produce Charles's Angels and Beverly Hills 90210 Muhammad Ali • • Gerald R. Ford (1974-1977) • • September 30, 1974 -Economic Policy Board • • October 15, 1974 -Federal Elections Campaign Act • • November 11, 1974 - “WIN” • • January 1, 1975 -Privacy Act • • January 4, 1975 - “Rockefeller Commission” • • • • December 22, 1975 -Energy Policy Conservation Act. May 28, 1976 Fords signs a treaty with the Soviet Union limiting underground nuclear testing. • Helsinki Accords – SALT 2 http://millercenter.org/president/ keyevents/ford Jimmy Carter • • September 17,1978 -Peace Treaty • Panama Canal Zone • Carter Center • SALT 2 • (1977-1981) Presidents of the 1970’s Richard M. Nixon (1968-1974) • • • • Nixon’s policies -Gradualism July 25,1969 -Nixon Doctrine • • • August 8, 1969 -Welfare Reform -Family Assistance Plan • • November 26, 1969 -Selective Service Reform bill • • April 23, 1970 -Nixon signs executive order • • July 23, 1970 -Interagency Committee Richard M. Nixon (1968-1974) • • August 12, 1970 -Postal Reorganization Act • • • October 7, 1970 -Five-point peace plan -”cease- fire in place” • • December 29, 1970 -Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970 (OSHA) • • • December 31, 1970 -Clear Air bill -Reduces pollutants 90 percent • • May 18, 1971 -Wage-Price Control bill • • July 12, 1971 -Emergency Employment Act • • April 8, 1974 -Minimum wage increases $2.00 The Watergate scandal • • The Watergate scandal – Democratic National Committee – Nixon tries to cover up the involvement • Resignation Supreme Court Case • Roe Vs. Wade 1973 – Right to privacy – Could not stop woman from having an abortion within the first six months of pregnancy • Philadelphia Vs. New Jersey 1978 – New Jersey attempted to sue Philadelphia for dumping land fills into the state • Ingraham Vs. Wright 1977 – Paddling was cruel and unusual punishment • United States Vs. Nixon – Unites States found out of Vietnam and Nixon’s plans to attack Cambodia – Which led to the Kent State protest where 4 men were killed – Nixon would later add more fuel to this fire Nixon’s Farewell to White House Members • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfNjpHA My2E The Look! • Clothing – – – – – – – Bell Bottom Pants Big Collars Jump Suits Baseball Jersey T-Shirts Tank Tops Tube Tops Crop Tops Tied in The Front • Shoes – Plat Form Shoes • Usually had a 5 or 6 inch heel – Meant for the dance floor • Hair – Feathered bands – Straight with a headband – The Fro Popular Games and Items • Items – – – – – – Lava Lamps Sea Monkeys Fruit Strips Troll Dolls Disco Balls Pop Rocks • Games – – – – – – – – Twister Hungry Hungry Hippos Lite Bright Barbie Etch-a-Sketch Legos Mouse Trap Tonka Trucks Like Party Hardy, Dude! • The Hustle • Step 1: – Take three steps back and then bring your feet together – Repeat going forward • Step 2: – Spin to your left and then clap – Repeat to the right • Step 3: – Then disco for 8 counts • Four up, four down – While winging your hips • Step 4: – Roll your hands for 2 counts • Step 5: – Chicken twice • Step 6: – Step forward with your left foot – Step back with your left foot – Kick your foot out to the left – Then turn to your right • Repeat, Dude! • http://www.youtube.com/wa tch?v=K-i3m8APn7E Like Talk Like a Hippy, Man! • Can you dig it? – Meaning: Are you down? • Cheese Weasel – Someone that is really annoying or obnoxious • In your face! – Usually said when you have succeeded in embarrassing someone. • What it is, what it is? – What’s up? • Brick House – High attractive lady person • Party Hardy – Partying until dawn Peace out!