Modern History of Education 1970-present

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

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

• The Gulf War

• The Cold War

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

• Stock market crash

• Housing bubble

• Oil crisis

• Gold standard collapse

What was a significant social change in America during the 1970s?

• Decrease in single parents

• Increase in single parents

• Decrease in women in the workforce

• Increase in marriage rates

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

• Increasing school funding

• Desegregation and busing

• Building new schools

• Reducing class sizes

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

• Classes only in English

• Classes only in Spanish

• Classes in both English and Spanish

• Classes in any language

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

• Lack of school funding

• Need for bilingual education

• Need for basic English language classes

• Overcrowded classrooms

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

• To provide financial aid to all students

• To prohibit gender discrimination in educational programs

• To increase funding for sports programs

• To mandate equal pay for teachers

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

• 1965

• 1975

• 1985

• 1995

What was a significant social change in the 1980s regarding family structure?

• Decrease in single-parent families

• Increase in two-income families

• More children per family

• Less career opportunities for women

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

• 75 cents

• 59 cents

• 85 cents

• 95 cents