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Gerald Ford's Presidency: Challenges and Legacy
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Gerald Ford's Presidency: Challenges and Legacy

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What was the proposed congressional amendment that Ford supported?

  • The Helsinki Accords
  • The Cold War Treaty
  • The Yom Kippur War
  • The Equal Rights Amendment (correct)

    • What was significant about the Helsinki Accords?

  • It marked the beginning of the Cold War
  • It was an agreement between the US and the Soviet Union only
  • It was a military alliance between 30+ countries
  • It helped to improve relations between the US and the Soviet Union (correct)

    • Why did Ford refuse to issue billions of dollars in aid to Israel?

  • Because of the country's small size
  • Because of Israel's aggressive actions in the Yom Kippur War (correct)
  • Because of the country's poor economic state
  • Because of the country's lack of democracy

    • What was Ford's stance on the US's role in the world?

    <p>He believed in the US as a positive force in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ford's foreign policy initiatives affect his electability?

    <p>They decreased his popularity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Ford's stance on US aid to Israel?

    <p>He cut off aid until Israel sought peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Yom Kippur War?

    <p>A war between Israel and its neighboring countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ford's views on foreign policy change over time?

    <p>He saw the world as an interconnected system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ford sign the Helsinki Accords?

    <p>To improve relations with the Soviet Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of Ford's refusal to issue aid to Israel?

    <p>Israel became more aggressive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ford's handling of the Middle East crisis affect his reputation?

    <p>It decreased his reputation as a strong leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Equal Rights Amendment supported by Ford?

    <p>To state women were equal to men in the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ford sign the Helsinki Accords?

    <p>To agree to general principles of morality and international law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ford's decision on aid to Israel impact his reputation?

    <p>It undermined his electability in the upcoming election</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ford's views on the world change to after his military service?

    <p>He saw the world as an interconnected system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Ford's approach to foreign policy?

    <p>To act in the best interests of the US, even if unpopular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Soviet Union signing the Helsinki Accords?

    <p>It improved relations between the US and the Soviet Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Ford's primary concern in his foreign policy initiatives?

    <p>To prioritize American interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ford's foreign policy initiatives impact the Cold War?

    <p>It contributed to the easing of tensions in the Cold War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Ford's stance on Israel's actions during the Yom Kippur War?

    <p>He saw Israel as being overly aggressive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Ford's refusal to issue aid to Israel?

    <p>Ford's reputation was undermined</p> Signup and view all the answers

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