1970s America: Social Change and Cultural Shifts

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What was a significant social movement that continued in the 1970s in America?

Environmental movement

Civil Rights movement

Anti-war movement (correct)

Women's suffrage movement

What was the name of the movement that emerged in the 1970s as a response to the perceived excesses of the 1960s?

New Hollywood

New Left

New Environmentalism

New Right (correct)

What event in 1970 highlighted the importance of environmental concerns?

First Earth Day (correct)

Publication of Silent Spring

OPEC oil embargo

Passage of the Clean Water Act

What was the outcome of President Richard Nixon's administration's policies towards the Great Society programs?

Dismantling of parts of the programs Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant trend in the film industry in the 1970s?

Growth of socially conscious filmmaking Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the OPEC oil embargo on the 1970s?

Highlighted importance of conservation and energy policy Signup and view all the answers

Match the following social movements with their respective goals:

Women's rights movement = Equality for women Anti-war movement = End the Vietnam War LGBTQ+ movement = Equality for LGBTQ+ individuals Conservative movement = Promote traditional family values Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events or policies with their respective years:

First Earth Day = 1970 Passage of Clean Water Act = 1970s OPEC oil embargo = 1970s End of the Vietnam War = 1975 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cultural shifts with their respective characteristics:

New Hollywood = Socially conscious filmmaking Environmental movement = Concern for conservation and energy policy Conservative movement = Advocacy for traditional family values Anti-war movement = Protest against the Vietnam War Signup and view all the answers

Match the following presidential actions with their respective effects:

Dismantling of Great Society programs = Reduced social welfare spending Resistance to mandatory school desegregation = Limited civil rights progress Passage of the Endangered Species Act = Protected endangered species Support for the National Environmental Policy Act = Promoted environmental conservation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following social groups with their respective struggles:

African Americans = Civil rights and racial equality Native Americans = Tribal sovereignty and land rights LGBTQ+ individuals = Equality and anti-discrimination Women = Gender equality and reproductive rights Signup and view all the answers

Match the following political ideologies with their respective goals:

Liberalism = Promote social welfare and equality Conservatism = Promote traditional family values and limited government Environmentalism = Protect the environment and promote sustainability Socialism = Promote economic equality and worker's rights Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fight for equality continued for women, African Americans, Native Americans, and LGBTQ+ individuals
Antiwar movement against the Vietnam War gained momentum from the 1960s

Conservative Backlash

Emergence of the "New Right" movement in response to the 1960s' perceived excesses
Advocacy for political conservatism and traditional family values
President Richard Nixon's administration:
- Dismantled parts of the Great Society programs
- Resisted mandatory school desegregation efforts like busing

Environmental Movement

Environmental concerns gained prominence in the 1970s
Key events:
- First Earth Day in 1970
- Passage of the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, and Clean Water Act
OPEC oil embargo and energy crisis highlighted the importance of conservation and energy policy

Cultural Shifts

Rise of socially conscious filmmaking in the "New Hollywood" era
Directors produced impactful movies addressing societal issues

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Explore the significant social, political, and cultural changes that defined 1970s America, including the continuation of social movements and the rise of new ideologies. Learn about the key aspects that shaped this transformative decade. Test your knowledge of this pivotal period in American history.