1970s History Quiz

Who was elected President of the United States in 1968 and helped improve relations with China and the Soviet Union?

• Gerald Ford

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

• Richard Nixon

What major international event in 1973 led to increased oil prices and subsequently, inflation in the United States?

• The signing of the Camp David Peace Accord

• The attack on Israel by Egypt and Syria

• The Watergate scandal

• The election of Jimmy Carter

In response to the Watergate scandal, what action did Richard Nixon take in 1974?

• He signed a peace treaty

• He resigned from the presidency

• He was re-elected

• He passed a new law

What significant achievement did Jimmy Carter facilitate between Israel and Egypt during his presidency?

• The resolution of the Watergate scandal

• The reduction of global oil prices

• The signing of the Camp David Peace Accord

• The end of inflation in the United States

What was a major social issue addressed in the 1970s where women pushed for equal rights, including equal pay?

• The Watergate scandal

• The oil crisis

• Equal rights movement

• The Camp David Peace Accord