Foreign Affairs
Who is Richard Nixon?
This president opened diplomatic relations with China in 1972.
What is Watergate?
This scandal led to Nixon’s resignation in 1974.
What is the National Organization for Women (NOW)?
This organization fought for women’s rights in the 1970s.
What is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
This agency was created to regulate pollution and protect the environment.
What is Roe v. Wade?
This case ruled that abortion was a constitutional right.
What are the Camp David Accords?
This agreement brokered peace between Egypt and Israel in 1978
What is a presidential pardon?
President Ford made this controversial decision regarding Nixon.
Who are farmworkers?
The United Farm Workers (UFW) fought for the rights of these workers.
What is the oil crisis?
The 1970s saw an increase in concern over this type of energy crisis.
Who is Richard Nixon?
President Ford took office after this president resigned.
What is the War Powers Act?
This law limited the president’s ability to send troops into combat without congressional approval.
What is a power vacuum?
The Watergate scandal created this problem in government, causing mistrust.
What is Roe v. Wade?
This landmark 1973 Supreme Court case legalized abortion.
What is the Clean Air Act?
This act, passed in 1970, helped regulate air pollution.
What is stagflation?
The economic downturn in the 1970s led to this combination of inflation and high unemployment.
What is the Vietnam War?
The U.S. ended its involvement in this war during Nixon’s presidency.
What is the Senate Watergate Committee?
This organization investigated the Watergate break-in.
What is Title IX?
This law helped promote equality in education and sports for women.
What is renewable energy?
President Carter promoted this type of energy to reduce dependence on oil.
What is the National Energy Plan?
This program, launched by Carter, aimed to improve U.S. energy independence.
What is the Iran Hostage Crisis?
In 1979, this crisis involved the capture of American hostages in Tehran.
Who is Spiro Agnew?
Nixon’s vice president who resigned before him due to corruption charges.
What is the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)?
Feminists in the 1970s pushed for this amendment, which failed to be ratified.
What is the Three Mile Island accident?
In 1979, this nuclear accident raised concerns about nuclear power safety.
What is the oil crisis or inflation?
This major economic problem during Carter’s presidency hurt his chances for re-election.