The Ford and Carter Presidencies

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Gerald Ford's appointment as Vice President

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Appointed by Nixon and confirmed by Congress after Spiro Agnew's resignation.

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OPEC's formation year

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Formed in 1960.

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Arab-Israeli War of 1973 impact

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Arab members of OPEC boycotted the U.S. and other countries trading with Israel.

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OPEC's influence on oil prices

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Continued to raise oil prices, contributing to U.S. inflation during high unemployment.

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Gas shortages in America

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Americans waited in lines due to fuel shortages; smaller cars became popular.

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Ford's Helsinki Accords achievement

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Recognized existing European borders to preserve peaceful relations.

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Carter's foreign policy belief

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Believed in a more moral tone for American foreign policy.

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Panama Canal Treaty year

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Signed in 1977 to hand over the canal by 2000.

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Carter's Middle East peace efforts

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Tried to bring Israelis and Arabs together.

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Carter's view on past U.S. foreign policy

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Thought backing dictators to stop Communism was wrong.