3. What accounted for the changes in American attitudes during the 1970s?

4. I’m a Ford, not a Lincoln! Ford issues a pardon of Nixon in an attempt to restore American faith in government. Ford’s Presidency did not go well: Ford’s continuation of détente with the Helsinki Accords, turned many Americans against the policy. Helsinki Accords – Helsinki Accords – Post WWII European borders were to be permanent, and the signers agreed to respect human rights. Soviets later go back on this promise.

5. Stagflation began during Nixon’s presidency and continues with Ford’s. Ford’s economic plan Whip Inflation Now. WIN called for a reduced dependency on oil and an increased interest rate. This was a complete failure! Stagflation – Stagflation – Economic condition created by high inflation combined with stagnant economic growth and high unemployment. I’m a Ford, not a Lincoln! Ford’s Presidency did not go well:

6. JIMMY CARTER WAS A POLITICAL “OUTSIDER” PROSCONS His image was perfect for an election because he was seen as a moral an upstanding person, which attracted many voters. He was inexperience and lacked political connections that would be needed to accomplish daunting tasks. Carter’s Domestic Policies Include:  Vietnam  Vietnam – Granted amnesty, or political pardons, to Americans who evaded the draft during the Vietnam War.  Stagflation  Stagflation – Increased government spending, cut taxes, raised interest rates. All things proved unsuccessful.  Energy Crisis  Energy Crisis – Asked Congress to create the Department of Energy because of our dependence on foreign oil.

7. Political power begins shifting from the northeast to the south.

8. What accounted for the changes in American attitudes during the 1970s?

11. What were the goals of American foreign policy during the Ford and Carter years, and how successful were Ford ’ s and Carter ’ s policies?

12. The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan to help out a failing communist government. Carter imposed sanctions, one of which was a boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympic Games held in Moscow. BOYCOTT OF 1980 SUMMER OLYMPICS Historical Significance: Historical Significance: The Olympic games became a platform for political lobbying.

13. Carter signed the Panama Canal Treaty and Neutrality Treaty promising to give control of the canal to the Panamanians by the year 1999. PANAMA CANAL

14. Negotiations between Egypt and Israel took place over 12 days at Camp David. CAMP DAVID PEACE ACCORDS The peace treaty between the two nations had been difficult. Most Arab nations opposed the treaty, but it marked the first step toward peace in the Middle East.

15. IRAN HOSTAGE CRISIS The Shah of Iran was dying of cancer and facing a rebellion at home, so he fled to the US to seek medical treatment. Ayatollah Khomeini took power. The US embassy in Iran was invaded and 66 Americans were held hostage. Carter ’ s last year of his presidency was centered on getting these hostages released, but he was unable to find success.

16. **Carter has done more since he has left the presidency then perhaps any other president. He has been a proponent for human rights. Carter is also responsible for the creation of Habitat for Humanity.**

17. What were the goals of American foreign policy during the Ford and Carter years, and how successful were Ford ’ s and Carter ’ s policies?