Illustrated Quotes

(1) "In December 1973 the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) vastly increased prices; at the same time they agreed to limit output."
This quote is significant to the text because it details a major world-wide crisis of the 1970s. The oil shortage was caused by a fierce war in the middle east between Israel and Egypt. When peace was reached, prices of oil increased and caused industries to fail, which in turn caused many people to lose their jobs.

(2) "Events began at Rome in July 1968 with the first Palestinian hijack of an Israeli aircraft. And the violence increased over the years as groups elsewhere made contact with the Palestinians, sometimes receiving training from them."
This quote is significant because it discusses one of the first acts of modern day terrorism-a fear that is still greatly alive in the world, and especially America, today.

(3) "By 1972, twelve astronauts had been on the Moon's surface, exploring not only on foot but using lunar roving vehicles, or Moon buggies as they were known."
This quote is significant because it details the aftermath of one of the most historic events, not just of the 1970s, but of all time. The Moon landings of the '70s and late '60s were the start of the modern space age.

(4) "Fashion was transformed after 1976, however, by the punk revolution. For shock effect punks cut their hair short and spiky; sometimes in Mohican style or dyed vivid colors."
This quote is significant because it depicts the start of a new type of lifestyle-one that has defined generations and countless lives. Punk music is also discussed further in the book.

(5) "...movie-makers were still able to create films with sensational special effects which television studios could not hope to copy. The science-fiction blockbuster Star Wars (1977), for example, broke all box office records."
This quote is significant because it discusses the start of the world-renowned phenomenon that is Star Wars. Movies with special effects such as those in Star Wars were practically unheard of in the 1970s, and helped to launch the career of one of the greatest directors of all time, George Lucas.