Overarching Themes
This global ideological conflict was a central concern of U.S. foreign policy until its end in 1991.
What is the Cold War?
This program aimed to give states more control over federal funds, reflecting Nixon’s conservative domestic vision.
What is New Federalism?
Ford became president after this man resigned in disgrace.
Who is Richard Nixon?
Before becoming president, Carter held this elected office in Georgia.
What is governor?
This nickname, created by critics, donned Reagan as 'invulnerable to scandal'?
What is the Teflon President?
The U.S. support of Israel during this 1973 war led to the Arab Oil Embargo.
What is the Yom Kippur War?
This 1972 international trip symbolized a major thaw in Cold War tensions.
What is Nixon's visit to China?
One of Ford’s first and most controversial acts as president.
What is pardoning Nixon?
This 1978 peace agreement was brokered by Carter between Egypt and Israel.
What are the Camp David Accords?
This economic policy included tax cuts, deregulation, and "trickle-down" theories.
What is Reaganomics?
This term refers to President Reagan’s foreign policy of supporting anti-communist insurgencies globally.
What is the Reagan Doctrine?
This break-in at Democratic headquarters sparked the scandal that ended Nixon’s presidency.
What is the Watergate break-in (scandal)?
Ford’s attempt to combat inflation was symbolized by this acronym campaign.
What is the WIN program (Whip Inflation Now)?
Carter’s domestic struggles were compounded by high inflation and this other economic problem.
What is stagflation? (will also take: unemployment)
This scandal involved secret arms sales to Iran and illegal funding of Nicaraguan rebels.
What is the Iran-Contra Affair (scandal)?
The Iran Hostage Crisis symbolized a growing U.S. concern with this type of non-state violence.
What is terrorism?
This Supreme Court case forced Nixon to release Oval Office tapes.
What is United States v. Nixon?
Ford signed this major agreement in 1975, affirming European borders and human rights standards.
What are the Helsinki Accords?
Carter lost public confidence after failing to resolve this 444-day international crisis.
What is the Iran Hostage Crisis?
Reagan’s massive defense program included a proposed space-based missile shield.
What is SDI ("Star Wars")?
This domestic consequence of political scandals such as the release of the Pentagon Papers and the Watergate cover-up
What is public distrust (political cynicism) in our government?
This secret domestic spying plan, later abandoned, was named after a White House aide.
What is the Huston Plan?
Ford never won one of these.
What is an election?
This military mission failed to rescue U.S. hostages in Iran and cost Carter political credibility.
What is Desert 1?
This phrase from a famous 1983 speech labeled the USSR as morally corrupt.
What is the "Evil Empire" speech?