1. 1970s By: Clayton and Andrew

2. Television/Theater/Film Happy Days 1974 - 1984. Happy Days 1974 - 1984. All In The Family 1971 - 1979. All In The Family 1971 - 1979. Little House on the Prairie 1974 - 1983. Little House on the Prairie 1974 - 1983. Dukes Of Hazzard 1979 - 1985. Dukes Of Hazzard 1979 - 1985. The Waltons 1972 - 1981. The Waltons 1972 - 1981. Steptoe and Son 2nd Series 1970 - 1974. Steptoe and Son 2nd Series 1970 - 1974. The Muppet Show 1976 - 1981. The Muppet Show 1976 - 1981. Chips 1977 - 1983. Chips 1977 - 1983. Starsky and Hutch 1975 - 1979. Starsky and Hutch 1975 - 1979. Charlie's Angels 1976 - 1981. Charlie's Angels 1976 - 1981.

3. People George McGovern George McGovern The senator from South Dakota was shot five times while campaigning to be the 1972 Democratic Party nominee for President in 1972. The senator from South Dakota was shot five times while campaigning to be the 1972 Democratic Party nominee for President in 1972. George Wallace George Wallace Governor of Alabama; shot and paralyzed from the waist down while campaigning for the presidency in 1972 on an anti- bussing, law and order platform. Governor of Alabama; shot and paralyzed from the waist down while campaigning for the presidency in 1972 on an anti- bussing, law and order platform.

4. People Jesse Jackson Jesse Jackson A leader in the civil rights movement who founded PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) in 1971. A leader in the civil rights movement who founded PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) in 1971. Shirley Chisholm Shirley Chisholm First African-American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives; ran for the office of President of the United States in 1972. First African-American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives; ran for the office of President of the United States in 1972.

5. Music Progressive rock created a new generation of bands including Genesis, Yes, Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Pink Floyd. Many other singers and bands also started or strengthened their fan base including The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Queen, Black Sabbath. Progressive rock created a new generation of bands including Genesis, Yes, Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Pink Floyd. Many other singers and bands also started or strengthened their fan base including The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Queen, Black Sabbath.

6. Sports Baseball Baseball Association Football (Soccer) Association Football (Soccer) Ice Hockey Ice Hockey Basketball Basketball American Football American Football

7. Politics/World Issues President Nixon is reelected John Edgar Hoover dies President Nixon is reelected John Edgar Hoover dies Richard Nixon resigns as President in 1974 while facing charges for impeachment for the Watergate scandal. Richard Nixon resigns as President in 1974 while facing charges for impeachment for the Watergate scandal. Lyndon B. Johnson died Lyndon B. Johnson died

8. Economy The oil crisis in 1973 was caused when Arab members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), during the Yom Kippur War. It was also announced that the price for Oil would increase drastically. The oil crisis in 1973 was caused when Arab members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), during the Yom Kippur War. It was also announced that the price for Oil would increase drastically. Datsun 210 $3,869 Dodge Colt $4,785 Warm Leather Lined Boots $39.99 From Prices for clothes and fashions in the 70‘s Car 8 Track Stereo Tape Player $38.99 CB Radio $147 Medium Eggs 25 cents per dozen From Food Prices In The 70s Miracle Whip $1.09 King Size Bean Bag Chair $19.99 Porcelain Kitchen Sink $9.88 Quartz Alarm Clock $12.97 Datsun 210 $3,869 Dodge Colt $4,785 Warm Leather Lined Boots $39.99 From Prices for clothes and fashions in the 70‘s Car 8 Track Stereo Tape Player $38.99 CB Radio $147 Medium Eggs 25 cents per dozen From Food Prices In The 70s Miracle Whip $1.09 King Size Bean Bag Chair $19.99 Porcelain Kitchen Sink $9.88 Quartz Alarm Clock $12.97

9. Technology The 70's were the start in many ways of the Electronics and digital revolution. The 70's were the start in many ways of the Electronics and digital revolution. The 70's also saw the beginning of the Home Computer The 70's also saw the beginning of the Home Computer As people realized the power of these new home computers a new use was found and that was the beginning of the video game. As people realized the power of these new home computers a new use was found and that was the beginning of the video game. Barcode ----- 1973 USA E-Mail ----- 1971 USA Floppy Disk ----- 1971 USA by Alan Shugart Genetic Engineering ----- 1973 USA by S Cohen and H Boyer Ink Jet Printer ----- 1976 USA In Vitro Fertilization ----- 1978 England "test tube baby" Laser Printer ----- 1975 USA LCDs ----- 1970 England by George Gray - Liquid Crystal Display Microprocessor ----- 1971 USA MRI Scanner ----- 1977 USA by Raymond Damadian Personal Computer ----- 1975 USA Space Station ----- 1973 USA Skylab Barcode ----- 1973 USA E-Mail ----- 1971 USA Floppy Disk ----- 1971 USA by Alan Shugart Genetic Engineering ----- 1973 USA by S Cohen and H Boyer Ink Jet Printer ----- 1976 USA In Vitro Fertilization ----- 1978 England "test tube baby" Laser Printer ----- 1975 USA LCDs ----- 1970 England by George Gray - Liquid Crystal Display Microprocessor ----- 1971 USA MRI Scanner ----- 1977 USA by Raymond Damadian Personal Computer ----- 1975 USA Space Station ----- 1973 USA Skylab

10. Fads/Fashion Mood Rings, Lava Lamps, Rubik's Cube, Sea Monkeys, Smiley Face Stickers, String Art, and Pet Rocks Mood Rings, Lava Lamps, Rubik's Cube, Sea Monkeys, Smiley Face Stickers, String Art, and Pet Rocks Wildest fad was streaking nude through very public places Wildest fad was streaking nude through very public places Men sported shoulder length hair and non- traditional clothing became the rage Men sported shoulder length hair and non- traditional clothing became the rage

11. NC in the 1970’s The Republican Party, appealing to conservatives, became a force in North Carolina for the first time since the nineteenth century The Republican Party, appealing to conservatives, became a force in North Carolina for the first time since the nineteenth century In early February, 1971, downtown Wilmington, N.C. was a war zone. Shots rang through the streets, traffic was blocked, and citizens were barricaded in a church. In early February, 1971, downtown Wilmington, N.C. was a war zone. Shots rang through the streets, traffic was blocked, and citizens were barricaded in a church.

12. NC in the 1970’s North Carolina held its first presidential primary election on May 6, 1972. Prior to 1972 North Carolina held its first presidential primary election on May 6, 1972. Prior to 1972 In early March, 1972, former North Carolina Governor Terry Sanford entered the race. In early March, 1972, former North Carolina Governor Terry Sanford entered the race.