Ford's/Carter's Foreign Policy
Energy Crisis
Iran Hostage Situation
Vocab
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Did Carter believe in human rights for everyone?
Yes, Carter believed strongly in human rights and strengthened relations with black Africa. He thought it would be best for America to promote worldwide human rights.
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What was President Carters response to the energy crisis?
Conservation Of Gas
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How many days where the Americans held hostage and how many where help hostage.
444 Days, 52 American Diplomats
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What is the term used to describe rising unemployment and rising inflation?
Stagflation
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Who signed the David Accords and what were they?
Carter was responsible for the signing of the first peace treaties between Israel and one of its Arab neighbors, Egypt.
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How did Carter deal with the Iran Hostage Situation?
Carter dealt with the situation in a disorganized and poor way. Many believe this cost him a 2nd term as president.
200
A relaxing of tension, especially between nations, by negotiation or agreements?
Détente
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What did Ford put together to try to help solve economic problems?
(WIN) Whip Inflation Now
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What operation attempted to save the 52 captured in the Iran Hostage Situation? Was it successful?
Operation Eagle Claw, failed, resulting in the accidental deaths of eight American servicemen and one Iranian civilian.
300
The advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes?
Feminism
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What remained priority during foreign Policy problems?
Détente and relationship with Soviet Union.
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When were the hostages released?
The hostages were only released after President Ronald Reagan's inauguration.
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A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person?
Human Rights
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What was the SALT II agreement?
An agreement in which U.S and Soviets agreed to recognize the postwar boundaries of Western and Eastern Europe.
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Who was the Iran hostage situation a standoff between?
The U.S and Iran
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An economic problem caused by a dwindling supply of energy, at an increasing price?
Inflation