The 1970’s Lauren Butler Ashley Clayton Karl Egeland Erin Kennedy Kelly Reynolds

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 we’re 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 we’re 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

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.

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 dead 150,000 wounded. Over 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

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.

Arab Oil Embargo U.S. becomes dependent on foreign oil. U.S. becomes dependent on foreign oil. Several Arab nations cut off oil—punishment Several Arab nations cut off oil—punishment OPEC increases oil prices to about 400% OPEC increases oil prices to about 400% Triggered an energy crisis Triggered an energy crisis 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

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

Fads and Fashions Flared pants Flared pants Platform shoes Platform shoes Short dresses and shorts Short dresses and shorts

Fads and Fashions Afro Straight “The Bob” Curly – big hair Natural look

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 over 50 million smiley buttons created

Fads and Fashions

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.

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

Punk Some popular artists include: Some popular artists include: The Ramones The Ramones Blondie Blondie

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

Reggae Some popular artists include: Some popular artists include: Bob Marley Bob Marley Peter Tosh Peter Tosh

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

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)

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)

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.

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.

Popular Sports Fitness movement Fitness movement Jogging/running Jogging/running Weightlifting/bodybuilding Weightlifting/bodybuilding Diet Diet Tennis Tennis Football Football Golf Golf

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 secretariatcom

Joe Namath Joe Namath Star Jets Quarterback Billie Jean King #1 women’s tennis player 1970’s Defeated Bobby Riggs Hank Aaron Outstanding Braves Player 755 home runs

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1970’s Inventions The 70’s produced few outstanding technology breakouts but two of the most important were Microprocessor and supersonic aircraft, they changed the way people lived. The 70’s produced few outstanding technology breakouts but two of the most important were Microprocessor and supersonic aircraft, they changed the way people lived. 1970’s Inventions

Pollutions increase  Population scales went up  Series of industrial accidents happened  The study of ecology and conservation became popular

Top 10 inventions of the 1970’s 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.

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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