Can You Match The State To The 1970s Event?

Do you think you have what it takes to match these 1970s events to the states they took place in? It's time to find out! Take these 12 trivia quiz questions and put your knowledge to the test!
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Question 1/10

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In 1975, Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft in which US state?
Washington
New Mexico
California

Question 2/10

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In 1976, Jimmy Carter was elected president of the United States. Where did Carter hail from?
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina

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In 1971, Walt Disney World officially opened in which state?
California
Florida
New Jersey

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In 1975, Heiress Patty Hearst was kidnapped in which US state?
California
New York
Ohio

Question 5/10

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In 1976, the Bicentennial of the United States was celebrated throughout the nation. The 200th anniversary included Operation Sail in what US state?
Massachusetts
New York
Maine

Question 6/10

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In 1976, Twenty-nine people attending an American Legion convention in what state were killed by a mysterious ailment?
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Tennessee

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In 1977, a blackout in a major city within this US state resulted in massive looting and disorderly conduct during its twenty-five hour duration.
New York
Illinois
Michigan

Question 8/10

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In 1978, the first balloon, Double Eagle II, crossed the Atlantic Ocean to rest in France, after one hundred and thirty-seven hours of flight from which US state?
Massachusetts
Maine
Florida

Question 9/10

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In 1979, an accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in which US state caused alarm?
Arkansas
Nevada
Pennsylvania

Question 10/10

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In 1973, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew resigned amid charges of tax evasion. Which state was Agnew from?
Maryland
West Virgina
Delaware
Uh-oh, it seems as if you forgot where many of the most important events of the 1970s actually took place. Don’t beat yourself up, a lot of time has passed since then and so much history has been made. This was not a simple task by any means!

C+, 1970s Event Forgetful

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Right!
When it comes to history, you have an awesome knowledge that is far superior to that of many of your peers. While the 1970s might not be your area of expertise, you demonstrated a true knack for the most important cultural events of this era. Go you!

B+, 1970s Event Exceptional

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Right!
When it comes to the history of the 1970s, you’re as phenomenal and knowledgeable as they come. You can place an event to a date, time, and place like a true history buff. That’s no small feat in today’s fast paced world. Keep on being awesome! You’ve earned this A+!

A+, 1970s Event Phenomenal

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Right!
1
In 1975, Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft in which US state?
Washington
New Mexico
California
2
In 1976, Jimmy Carter was elected president of the United States. Where did Carter hail from?
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
3
In 1971, Walt Disney World officially opened in which state?
California
Florida
New Jersey
4
In 1975, Heiress Patty Hearst was kidnapped in which US state?
California
New York
Ohio
5
In 1976, the Bicentennial of the United States was celebrated throughout the nation. The 200th anniversary included Operation Sail in what US state?
Massachusetts
New York
Maine
6
In 1976, Twenty-nine people attending an American Legion convention in what state were killed by a mysterious ailment?
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Tennessee
7
In 1977, a blackout in a major city within this US state resulted in massive looting and disorderly conduct during its twenty-five hour duration.
New York
Illinois
Michigan
8
In 1978, the first balloon, Double Eagle II, crossed the Atlantic Ocean to rest in France, after one hundred and thirty-seven hours of flight from which US state?
Massachusetts
Maine
Florida
9
In 1979, an accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in which US state caused alarm?
Arkansas
Nevada
Pennsylvania
10
In 1973, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew resigned amid charges of tax evasion. Which state was Agnew from?
Maryland
West Virgina
Delaware

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