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Worksheets1970's
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Based on inflation, if you had $100 US Dollars in 1970, the equivalent in today's money (2016) would equal
a)
$345.12
b)
$517.65
c)
$627.95
d)
$788.66
2.
In 1970, a gallon of gas cost $0.36 and by 1979 a gallon cost
a)
0.56
b)
0.86
c)
0.99
d)
1.15
3.
In 1970, the average American made _________ per year.
a)
$15,200
b)
$17,550
c)
$12,325
d)
$9,350
4.
In 1970, what popular band disbanded?
a)
The Eagles
b)
Kansas
c)
The Beatles
d)
Jefferson Starship
5.
In 1971, what famous event took place?
a)
Disney World opened in Orlando, Fl.
b)
The first jumbo-jet, the Boeing 747, makes its debut commercial flight from New York to London.
c)
The movie "Jaws" opens in theaters and is considered to be one of the first block-buster films.
d)
The computer video game Space Invaders is released.
6.
In 1976, ___________ and _________ create the Apple Computer Company.
a)
Steve Jobs + Bill Gates
b)
Steve Jobs + Steve Wosniak
c)
Bill Gates + Steve Wosniak
d)
Bill Gates + Paul Allen
7.
In what year was control of the Panama Canal is returned to Panama from the United States?
a)
1972
b)
1973
c)
1975
d)
1977
8.
In __________, the Sony Walkman was introduced.
a)
1972
b)
1979
c)
1974
d)
1971
9.
In what year did the Democratic candidate, Jimmy Carter, defeat Republican incumbent Gerald Ford, to win the U.S. Presidential race?
a)
1970
b)
1972
c)
1976
d)
1974
10.
In what year did the popular late-night sketch show, Saturday Night Live, air for the first time?
a)
1975
b)
1974
c)
1976
d)
1978
11.
Which of these was NOT one of the top 5 toys of the 1970's
a)
Barbie
b)
Stretch Armstrong
c)
Evel Knievel Stunt Bike
d)
Etch-A-Sketch
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