Key Concepts from the 1970s Era

Vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts from the lecture notes covering important events, movements, and figures from the 1970s.

OPEC

An intergovernmental organization of oil-producing nations that coordinates petroleum policies and prices.

Energy Crisis

Periods of fuel shortages and skyrocketing oil prices in the 1970s, caused primarily by OPEC's actions.

Environmentalism

A social and political movement focused on protecting the environment and advocating for sustainable policies.

Silent Spring

A book by Rachel Carson published in 1962 that exposed the dangers of pesticides to the environment.

Earth Day

A global event celebrating environmental protection, first held on April 22, 1970.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

A U.S. government agency established in 1970 to enforce environmental regulations.

Three Mile Island

A nuclear power plant accident in Pennsylvania in 1979, causing fears about nuclear energy safety.

Stagflation

A combination of stagnant economic growth, high unemployment, and inflation.

Deindustrialization

The decline of manufacturing industries, particularly in the U.S. and Europe, leading to job losses.

Rust Belt

A region in the northeastern and midwestern U.S. affected by deindustrialization.

Tax Revolt

A movement to reduce taxes and limit government spending.

Watergate

A political scandal involving illegal activities by Nixon's administration, leading to his resignation.

War Powers Act

A law limiting the president’s ability to deploy military forces without congressional approval.

Roe v. Wade

A Supreme Court ruling legalizing abortion nationwide.

Evangelicalism

A Christian movement emphasizing personal faith and evangelism.