The 1970s Lauren Butler Ashley Clayton Karl Egeland Erin
Kennedy Kelly Reynolds
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Hawks and Doves Hawks: Americans in support of the Vietnam war.
Hawks: Americans in support of the Vietnam war. Here we are at the
height of our power. The most powerful nation in the world. And yet
were afraid to use that power - General Curtis LeMay Here we are at
the height of our power. The most powerful nation in the world. And
yet were afraid to use that power - General Curtis LeMay Doves:
Americans who opposed the war. Doves: Americans who opposed the
war. War unnecessary for national security War unnecessary for
national security War could result in uses of nuclear weapons War
could result in uses of nuclear weapons All war is bad All war is
bad
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Vietnam War This was the longest war the united states ever
participated in went from 1957 to 1975 North and South Vietnam were
divided into two parts north was communist and south was non
communist. It was a proxy war fair because the U.S and S.U were
ruling through lower powered countries to get what they thought was
right.
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Effects After the War was Over This was a very costly war and
not only did it affect those in battle but also people all over the
world Over 58000 dead 150,000 wounded. Over 58000 dead 150,000
wounded. Many veterans suffered from post turmeric stress disorder
and also fear of developing daises. Many veterans suffered from
post turmeric stress disorder and also fear of developing daises.
Stereotypes-bitter homeless dramatic Stereotypes-bitter homeless
dramatic
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Chemicals and Drug Use Approximately 20 million gallons of
herbicides were used to killed plants/vegetation so enemies could
not hide as well. So much exposure to these chemicals caused health
problems Approximately 20 million gallons of herbicides were used
to killed plants/vegetation so enemies could not hide as well. So
much exposure to these chemicals caused health problems People and
children suffered from cancers disabilities People and children
suffered from cancers disabilities Children of the third generation
suffered from malformations and defects of the immune and nervous
system. Children of the third generation suffered from
malformations and defects of the immune and nervous system.
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Arab Oil Embargo U.S. becomes dependent on foreign oil. U.S.
becomes dependent on foreign oil. Several Arab nations cut off
oilpunishment Several Arab nations cut off oilpunishment OPEC
increases oil prices to about 400% OPEC increases oil prices to
about 400% Triggered an energy crisis 1973-74 Triggered an energy
crisis 1973-74 Hardships in some parts of the country Hardships in
some parts of the country People feared the U.S. was running out of
energy People feared the U.S. was running out of energy Arab
Nations lifted the embargo in March 74 Arab Nations lifted the
embargo in March 74
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Watergate Scandal The Scandal: 5 men from Creep break-in to
Democrat Office 5 men from Creep break-in to Democrat Office
McCord, 1 of the 5, admits White House participation McCord, 1 of
the 5, admits White House participation Nixon eventually turned
over tapes and resigned Nixon eventually turned over tapes and
resigned The Effect: Americans started to doubt the integrity of
their government Americans started to doubt the integrity of their
government
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Fads and Fashions Flared pants Flared pants Platform shoes
Platform shoes Short dresses and shorts Short dresses and
shorts
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Fads and Fashions Afro Straight The Bob Curly big hair Natural
look
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Fads and Fashions Yellow- anxious Blue- happy Purple- moody
Black-down, confused Red- love, passion Clear- emotionless Green-
easily amused White- contemplation Invented by Harvey Ball
Insurance company experiencing a merge Keep employees in good
spirits 1972- over 50 million smiley buttons created
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Fads and Fashions
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MUSIC Many types of music developed and became popular during
the 70s. Many types of music developed and became popular during
the 70s. These include These include Disco Disco Punk Punk R&B
and Urban R&B and Urban Reggae Reggae Rock Rock Unfortunately,
in the 70s many music legend such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin,
and Elvis Presley died. Unfortunately, in the 70s many music legend
such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Elvis Presley died.
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Disco Really started with the movie Saturday Night Fever, which
had the effect of setting off disco mania in the U.S. Really
started with the movie Saturday Night Fever, which had the effect
of setting off disco mania in the U.S. As quickly as it rose, it
fell. As quickly as it rose, it fell. Popular disco artists:
Popular disco artists: BeeGees BeeGees Donna Summer Donna Summer
ABBA ABBA
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Punk Some popular artists include: Some popular artists
include: The Ramones The Ramones Blondie Blondie
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R&B and Urban Some popular artists include: Some popular
artists include: James Brown James Brown Stevie Wonder Stevie
Wonder Earth, Wind, and Fire Earth, Wind, and Fire Jackson 5
Jackson 5
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Reggae Some popular artists include: Some popular artists
include: Bob Marley Bob Marley Peter Tosh Peter Tosh
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Rock Rock music was one of the most prominent types of music
during the 1970s. Rock music was one of the most prominent types of
music during the 1970s. Just some of the many rock artists include:
Just some of the many rock artists include: Led Zeppelin Led
Zeppelin Deep Purple Deep Purple Kiss Kiss Aerosmith Aerosmith Rush
Rush Pink Floyd Pink Floyd
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Film Blockbusters, spectacular films that drew huge audiences,
started to evolve more in the 1970s. Blockbusters, spectacular
films that drew huge audiences, started to evolve more in the
1970s. Many of the blockbusters that were popular then are still
popular now. Many of the blockbusters that were popular then are
still popular now. These include: These include: The Godfather
(1972) The Godfather (1972) The Exorcist (1973) The Exorcist (1973)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) The Rocky Horror Picture Show
(1975) Rocky (1976) Rocky (1976) Halloween (1978) Halloween
(1978)
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Film Science fiction movies that used special effects became
very popular and contributed to two of the biggest pictures of the
decade: Science fiction movies that used special effects became
very popular and contributed to two of the biggest pictures of the
decade: Jaws (1975) Jaws (1975) Star Wars (1977) Star Wars
(1977)
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Music in Film Music was a huge aspect of every part of the 70s
including film. Music was a huge aspect of every part of the 70s
including film. Saturday Night Fever: stared John Travolta and the
music of the BeeGees and it introduced Disco to middle America
Saturday Night Fever: stared John Travolta and the music of the
BeeGees and it introduced Disco to middle America Grease: a very
popular movie that recalled the world, and most importantly the
music, of the 1950s. Grease: a very popular movie that recalled the
world, and most importantly the music, of the 1950s.
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Television Television was also very popular in the 1970s
Television was also very popular in the 1970s Sitcoms such as Happy
Days and The Brady Bunch, followed around friends and families and
their everyday lives. Sitcoms such as Happy Days and The Brady
Bunch, followed around friends and families and their everyday
lives. Saturday Night Live, which is still currently very popular,
was a show that revolved around a series of sketches parodying
American culture and politics. Saturday Night Live, which is still
currently very popular, was a show that revolved around a series of
sketches parodying American culture and politics. SNL launched the
careers of many comedians and actors. SNL launched the careers of
many comedians and actors.
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Popular Sports Fitness movement Fitness movement
Jogging/running Jogging/running Weightlifting/bodybuilding
Weightlifting/bodybuilding Diet Diet Tennis Tennis Football
Football Golf Golf
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In 1973, Secretariat won the Triple Crown - the Kentucky Derby,
the Preakness, and the Belmont. In 1973, Secretariat won the Triple
Crown - the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the Belmont. In
1972, U.S. swimmer Mark Spitz won 7 Olympic gold medals in Munich,
Germany In 1972, U.S. swimmer Mark Spitz won 7 Olympic gold medals
in Munich, Germany Sports Accomplishments Sports Accomplishments
and Notable Athletes and Notable Athletes http://www.parade.com
http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu secretariatcom
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Joe Namath Joe Namath Star Jets Quarterback Billie Jean King #1
womens tennis player 1970s Defeated Bobby Riggs Hank Aaron
Outstanding Braves Player 755 home runs
http://www.recruitingblogs.com http://www.posters.ws
http://geo-000.blogspot.com
1970s Inventions The 70s produced few outstanding technology
breakouts but two of the most important were Microprocessor and
supersonic aircraft, they changed the way people lived. The 70s
produced few outstanding technology breakouts but two of the most
important were Microprocessor and supersonic aircraft, they changed
the way people lived. 1970s Inventions
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Pollutions increase Population scales went up Series of
industrial accidents happened The study of ecology and conservation
became popular
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Top 10 inventions of the 1970s Ink jet printer- this made it
possible to print what you typed Ink jet printer- this made it
possible to print what you typed PONG-first video game PONG-first
video game Photocopying-this Photocopying-this made the way for
Atari, Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. Sony, and Microsoft. Video
cassette- made it possible Video cassette- made it possible To
record play and pause a movie.
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Gene splicing- this lead to healing and cures for disease Gene
splicing- this lead to healing and cures for disease Disposable
lighter- invented by BIC Disposable lighter- invented by BIC Post
IT notes Post IT notes Liposuction- a great thing for people a risk
for heart attack Liposuction- a great thing for people a risk for
heart attack Push through tab on a drink can Push through tab on a
drink can Artificial heart-saved many lives Artificial heart-saved
many lives
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Thank You! WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE PRESENTATION!!! WE HOPE YOU
ENJOYED THE PRESENTATION!!!