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The United States economy took a hit due to our dependence on foreign ______.
The United States economy took a hit due to our dependence on foreign ______.
oil
In 1977, ______ Carter (Democrat) took office as the 39th President of the U.S.
In 1977, ______ Carter (Democrat) took office as the 39th President of the U.S.
Jimmy
Carter created the Department of ______ and urged Americans to develop alternative energy sources.
Carter created the Department of ______ and urged Americans to develop alternative energy sources.
Energy
The economy still was hindered by ______- high unemployment and high inflation.
The economy still was hindered by ______- high unemployment and high inflation.
Carter signed the ______ Canal Treaty which stated America would turn over control of the canal to Panama by the year 2000.
Carter signed the ______ Canal Treaty which stated America would turn over control of the canal to Panama by the year 2000.
After the Soviets invaded ______, the Soviet-U.S. relationship grew tense.
After the Soviets invaded ______, the Soviet-U.S. relationship grew tense.
The ______ was a Christian organization that supported socially conservative norms and worked to get Ronald Regan elected as president.
The ______ was a Christian organization that supported socially conservative norms and worked to get Ronald Regan elected as president.
Regan nominated ______ Day O'Connor to Supreme Court, and she became the first female to serve on the Supreme Court.
Regan nominated ______ Day O'Connor to Supreme Court, and she became the first female to serve on the Supreme Court.
Regan increased defense spending on programs like ______ WARS, to put pressure on the Soviets to spend money they didn't have.
Regan increased defense spending on programs like ______ WARS, to put pressure on the Soviets to spend money they didn't have.
In 1986, government officials secretly sold weapons to ______ in exchange for the release of hostages who had been taken captive by a terrorist group.
In 1986, government officials secretly sold weapons to ______ in exchange for the release of hostages who had been taken captive by a terrorist group.
In 1969, Richard Nixon became the ______ President of the U.S.
In 1969, Richard Nixon became the ______ President of the U.S.
Nixon and congress passed the ______ Protection Agency (EPA).
Nixon and congress passed the ______ Protection Agency (EPA).
The Equal Rights Amendment prevented discrimination based on ______.
The Equal Rights Amendment prevented discrimination based on ______.
In 1972, Nixon shocked Americans by visiting ______.
In 1972, Nixon shocked Americans by visiting ______.
Nixon initiated the process of ______, which deescalated tensions between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.
Nixon initiated the process of ______, which deescalated tensions between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.
In 1972, Nixon and the Soviets signed ______ which limited the missile systems of both countries.
In 1972, Nixon and the Soviets signed ______ which limited the missile systems of both countries.
Republicans working for Nixon broke into the ______ complex.
Republicans working for Nixon broke into the ______ complex.
After Nixon's Watergate scandal, the American people became more ______ about the federal government.
After Nixon's Watergate scandal, the American people became more ______ about the federal government.
After Nixon resigned, ______ became the 38th president of the United States.
After Nixon resigned, ______ became the 38th president of the United States.
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) issued an ______ on the U.S.
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) issued an ______ on the U.S.
What were the major concerns that led some states to not ratify the Equal Rights Amendment?
What were the major concerns that led some states to not ratify the Equal Rights Amendment?
Explain the significance of Nixon's visit to China in 1972.
Explain the significance of Nixon's visit to China in 1972.
What was the purpose of the SALT I treaty signed by Nixon and the Soviets in 1972?
What was the purpose of the SALT I treaty signed by Nixon and the Soviets in 1972?
How did the Watergate scandal impact the American people's trust in the federal government?
How did the Watergate scandal impact the American people's trust in the federal government?
What economic challenges did President Ford face during his presidency?
What economic challenges did President Ford face during his presidency?
Why did OPEC issue an oil embargo against the United States?
Why did OPEC issue an oil embargo against the United States?
What was the purpose of Nixon's policy of détente with the Soviet Union?
What was the purpose of Nixon's policy of détente with the Soviet Union?
What actions did Nixon take in an attempt to cover up the Watergate scandal?
What actions did Nixon take in an attempt to cover up the Watergate scandal?
What was controversial about Ford's decision to pardon Nixon after the Watergate scandal?
What was controversial about Ford's decision to pardon Nixon after the Watergate scandal?
What actions did Carter take to address the nation's energy needs during his presidency?
What actions did Carter take to address the nation's energy needs during his presidency?
What specific actions did Carter take to address the energy crisis during his presidency?
What specific actions did Carter take to address the energy crisis during his presidency?
How did Carter's economic policies attempt to address stagflation, and were they successful?
How did Carter's economic policies attempt to address stagflation, and were they successful?
What were the key provisions of the Camp David Accords negotiated by Carter?
What were the key provisions of the Camp David Accords negotiated by Carter?
How did the Iranian Hostage Crisis impact America's image as a world superpower?
How did the Iranian Hostage Crisis impact America's image as a world superpower?
What were the key principles of the "new conservatism" ideology advocated by Republicans?
What were the key principles of the "new conservatism" ideology advocated by Republicans?
How did Reagan's economic policies, dubbed "Reaganomics," attempt to tackle inflation?
How did Reagan's economic policies, dubbed "Reaganomics," attempt to tackle inflation?
What was the significance of Reagan nominating Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court?
What was the significance of Reagan nominating Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court?
How did Reagan's defense spending policies, like the "Star Wars" program, contribute to the end of the Cold War?
How did Reagan's defense spending policies, like the "Star Wars" program, contribute to the end of the Cold War?
What were the two controversial actions taken by government officials in the Iran-Contra Affair?
What were the two controversial actions taken by government officials in the Iran-Contra Affair?
How did the new conservative movement's emphasis on Christian values manifest itself politically?
How did the new conservative movement's emphasis on Christian values manifest itself politically?
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OPEC Oil Embargo
OPEC Oil Embargo
OPEC's refusal to sell oil to the US, leading to a sharp increase in prices.
Stagflation
Stagflation
A period of high inflation and high unemployment.
Jimmy Carter's Presidency
Jimmy Carter's Presidency
The 39th President of the US, who served from 1977 to 1981.
Department of Energy
Department of Energy
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Camp David Accords
Camp David Accords
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Panama Canal Treaty
Panama Canal Treaty
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Iranian Hostage Crisis
Iranian Hostage Crisis
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Ronald Reagan's Presidency
Ronald Reagan's Presidency
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Reaganomics
Reaganomics
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Sandra Day O'Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor
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STAR WARS program
STAR WARS program
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Heritage Foundation
Heritage Foundation
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Moral Majority
Moral Majority
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Iran-Contra Affair
Iran-Contra Affair
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Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Equal Rights Amendment
Equal Rights Amendment
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Détente
Détente
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SALT I
SALT I
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Watergate scandal
Watergate scandal
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Gerald Ford's Presidency
Gerald Ford's Presidency
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Study Notes
Economic Challenges
- OPEC's embargo on the US led to a surge in prices of goods and gasoline, causing economic hardship due to the country's dependence on foreign oil.
- The US economy struggled with stagflation, characterized by high unemployment and high inflation, during the 1970s.
Jimmy Carter's Presidency
- Jimmy Carter took office as the 39th President of the US in 1977, during a growing energy crisis.
- Carter created the Department of Energy and urged Americans to develop alternative energy sources.
- Carter's economic policies, including cutting government spending and passing the Community Reinvestment Act, aimed to address the economic crisis.
- The Camp David Accords, signed in 1977, brought an end to years of conflict between Israel and Egypt.
- Carter signed the Panama Canal Treaty, agreeing to transfer control of the canal to Panama by 2000.
- Carter also signed SALT II, limiting the development of nuclear weapons, and faced increased tension with the Soviet Union following their invasion of Afghanistan.
Iranian Hostage Crisis
- The Shah of Iran was ousted in 1979, and he sought medical treatment in the US, angering Iranians.
- In response, Iranians stormed the US embassy, taking Americans hostage.
- The crisis ended with the release of the hostages on the day Ronald Reagan became president, over a year later.
- The incident damaged America's international reputation and image.
Ronald Reagan's Presidency
- Ronald Reagan became the 40th President of the US in 1981, advocating for a new conservatism ideology.
- Reagan's economic policies, known as Reganomics, aimed to fight inflation by cutting taxes and reducing government regulation of businesses.
- The policies helped the economy thrive, and prices began to fall.
- Reagan nominated Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court, making her the first female justice.
- Reagan's foreign policy focused on increasing defense spending, including the STAR WARS program, to put pressure on the Soviet Union.
- Reagan signed a nuclear missiles treaty with Soviet leader Gorbachev, and the Soviet Union collapsed shortly after his presidency.
New Conservatism
- The Heritage Foundation, an influential think-tank, advocated for free enterprise and a strong national defense.
- The Moral Majority, a Christian organization, supported socially conservative norms and worked to elect Ronald Reagan as president.
Iran-Contra Affair
- In 1986, government officials secretly sold weapons to Iran in exchange for the release of hostages.
- The officials used the money to support the Contra's group, attempting to overthrow the Communist government in Nicaragua.
- Both actions were against US policies, and the scandal further disillusioned the American people with the government.
Richard Nixon's Presidency
- Richard Nixon became the 37th President of the US in 1969.
- Nixon and Congress established the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect the environment from air and water pollution.
- The Equal Rights Amendment, preventing discrimination based on sex, was passed by Congress but not ratified by the states.
- Nixon's foreign policy focused on visiting China and the Soviet Union, initiating the process of détente and signing SALT I.
- The Watergate scandal, in which Republicans broke into the Democratic headquarters, led to Nixon's resignation in 1972.
Gerald Ford's Presidency
- Gerald Ford became the 38th President of the US after Nixon's resignation.
- Ford pardoned Nixon for his involvement in the Watergate scandal.
- Ford faced an economy struggling with stagflation, characterized by high unemployment and high inflation.
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Test your knowledge on Richard Nixon's presidency, including his achievements such as establishing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and his foreign policy initiatives. Learn about the Equal Rights Amendment and its impact during Nixon's time in office.
