Crash Course U.S. History: The 1970s

What was the primary economic issue of the 1970s in the U.S.?

• Decrease in global oil prices

• Rapid technological advancement

• Stagflation and economic slowdown

• Increase in agricultural productivity

Which event in 1979 exacerbated the U.S. energy crisis?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The Iranian Revolution

• The deregulation of the stock market

• The invention of the internet

What was the main effect of removing the U.S. dollar from the gold standard?

• Decreased value of the dollar

• Increased export trade deficit

• Stabilization of the stock market

• Reduction in national debt

What was a significant outcome of the Camp David Accords?

• End of the Cold War

• Peace agreement between Egypt and Israel

• Economic sanctions on Iran

• U.S. military withdrawal from Vietnam

Which president installed solar panels on the White House?

• George H. W. Bush

• Ronald Reagan

• Gerald Ford

• Jimmy Carter

What was a major domestic challenge faced by Jimmy Carter during his presidency?

• Cybersecurity threats

• The energy crisis

• Implementation of universal healthcare

• Reformation of the education system

What shift occurred in American politics during the 1970s?

• Rise of conservative ideas

• Focus on environmental policies

• Expansion of federal powers

• Movement towards liberalism