Modern History of Education 1970-present

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What major international event concluded in the 1970s, impacting American foreign policy?

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The Vietnam War

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What economic issue caused prices to soar in the 1970s?

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Oil crisis

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What was a significant social change in America during the 1970s? Options: Decrease in single parents, Increase in single parents, Decrease in women in the workforce, Increase in marriage rates

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Increase in single parents

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What was a major focus of the civil rights movement in education during the 1970s?

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Desegregation and busing

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What did the Supreme Court order regarding bilingual education in the 1970s?

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Classes in both English and Spanish

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In 1974, what issue did the Supreme Court address regarding students with limited English skills?

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Need for basic English language classes

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What was the purpose of the Title IX or the Equal Opportunity in Education Act passed in 1972?

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To prohibit gender discrimination in educational programs

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In what year did Congress pass the Education for All Handicapped Children Act?

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1975

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What was a significant social change in the 1980s regarding family structure? Options: Decrease in single-parent families, Increase in two-income families, More children per family, Less career opportunities for women

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Increase in two-income families

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How much did women earn compared to men in 1970 for every dollar earned by men?

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59 cents