70s America

Lemann, “How the Seventies Changed America”

How have most viewed the 70s as a decade?

In what ways was the 70s a continuation or full flowering of the 60s?

What does the author argue was the epochal event of the 70s?  Why?

Why did Americans not recognize the significance of this event at that time?

What explains the passage of Proposition 13?

What was meant by the Me Decade?

How did foreign policy change in the 70s

What explains failure of President Carter to win reelection?

 

Martin, “Culture War”

What does Martin mean when he refers to culture wars? 

What cultural issue caused people like Mrs. Moore to react so harshly and why does she feel this way?  Why is her reaction so important?

Who or what did she and her supporters blame for this problem?

What other larger historical events or issues help explain why these people like Moore reacted so?