Which of the following is a FALSE statement about the self-indulgence of the 1970s?
A. New forms of therapy were introduced to help a person find oneself.
B. Disco music and the disco scene capitalized on the widespread desire to forget daily troubles and just have fun.
C. Public streaking showed a desire to break society's norms and to show comfort with one's own body.
D. An entrepreneur sold common bananas to thousands of Americans advertised as a "pet banana" which were peddled with accessories and guidebooks.
Which of the following is a FALSE statement about cultural opposition?
A. When Roe v. Wade guaranteed the right to an abortion, a fervent pro-life movement dedicated to protecting the unborn child took place.
B. Anti-feminists rallied against the Equal Rights Amendment and the eroding traditional family unit, and many ordinary Americans were shocked by the sexual permissiveness found in films and magazines.
C. Those who believed homosexuality was sinful lambasted the newly vocal gay rights movement.
D. Divorce and crime rates dropped, complimenting the liberal welfare establishment.
The was a combination of Christian religious leaders, conservative business bigwigs who claimed that environmental and labor regulations were undermining the competitiveness of American firms in the global market, and fringe political groups.
A. New Right
B. Old Right
C. New Left
D. Old Left
Answer (2)
The answers to the questions involve identifying false statements about the self-indulgence of the 1970s and cultural opposition, with specifics pointing to inaccuracies regarding pet bananas and declining rates of divorce. Additionally, the New Right is identified as the coalition opposing liberal changes. These reflect significant cultural and political dynamics of the time. ;
The false statement regarding the self-indulgence of the 1970s is D, about 'pet bananas'. For cultural opposition, the false statement is D as well, which incorrectly claims that divorce and crime rates dropped. The political group associated with this context is A, the New Right, a coalition opposing liberal changes.
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