70s Practice Quiz

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  1. 2. What sports network show debuted in 1979?
  2. 4. A monumental court decision in which the Supreme Court ruled that women have the constitutional right to an abortion
  3. 7. He is best known for being the 37th President of the United States and for the Watergate scandal, which led to his resignation the only U.S. president to ever resign from office. He is also known for improving relations with China and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
  4. 10. A general rise in prices for goods and services over time, which reduces the purchasing power of money. When inflation occurs, each dollar buys less than it did before.
  5. 11. Co-founder of Apple Inc.; known for creating and popularizing products like the iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Mac, and for shaping modern consumer technology and design.
  6. 13. The Supreme Court ruled in 1979 that states could cut this program’s coverage for abortions
  7. 14. Brazilian soccer legend; known as one of the greatest football players of all time, winning three World Cups
  8. 15. The state that Jane Roe sued over abortion laws
  9. 17. What baseball player broke Babe Ruth's legendary home run record in 1974
  10. 18. A period of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their allies after World War II, characterized by ideological struggle, an arms race, and proxy wars without direct military confrontation between the two superpowers.
  11. 20. Where was Jaws filmed?
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  1. 1. American singer known as the “King of Rock” Known for his ability to captivate fans and his unique voice. Elvis influenced rock with his ability to merge different genres of music together.
  2. 3. Which band broke up in 1970?
  3. 5. A style of dance music that became popular in the 1970s, known for its steady beat, energetic rhythm, and dance-focused culture. It was often played in nightclubs and associated with flashy fashion, dance floors, and artists like the Bee Gees and Donna Summer.
  4. 6. University where four students were killed in 1970
  5. 8. How many Academy Award did Star Wars: A New Hope win?
  6. 9. American singer and performer; known as the “King of Pop”, with record-breaking albums like Thriller and iconic dance moves like the Moonwalk.
  7. 11. Superpower that competed with the U.S. during the Cold War
  8. 12. What was the first product to have its bar code scanned?
  9. 16. Country that led the U.S. embargo of oil during the October War
  10. 19. A major political scandal in the United States during the early 1970s that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.