Unit 8 Carter Presidency

Multiple Choice

What President are we learning about today and what years was he President?

• Jimmy Carter (1977-1981)
• Bill Clinton (1993-2001)
• George W. Bush (2001-2009)
• Richard Nixon (1969-1974)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a focus of Jimmy Carter's Presidency?

•  human rights

• energy policy

• international diplomacy

• tax cuts

Multiple Choice

What happened with Nixon and Ford that made people trust Jimmy Carter?

• Carter's economic policies were popular from the start.
• Nixon's resignation was seen as a positive change.
• The Watergate scandal and Ford's pardon of Nixon.

• Ford's election campaign focused on transparency.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was an economic problem that Carter had to deal with?

• Increased exports
• High inflation
• Stable currency
• Low unemployment

Multiple Choice

What economic situation Carter had to deal with was a result of the OPEC imbargo?

• Gas shortages and rising gas prices.

• Recession caused by high unemployment rates.
• Economic boom from increased oil production.
• Deflation due to decreased consumer spending.

Multiple Choice

In 1977 Carter created this department to address energy issues.

• Department of Energy
• Department of Natural Resources
• Department of Environmental Protection
• Department of Energy Management

Multiple Choice

What event led people to distrust nuclear energy during the Carter Presidency?

• The Chernobyl disaster
• The Three Mile Island accident.
• The Hiroshima bombing
• The Fukushima meltdown

Multiple Choice

What was the biggest political domestic problem faced by Carter?

• Recession

• Inflation

• Stagflation

• Deflation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines stagflation

• An economic condition characterized by high growth and low unemployment.
• stagnant economic growth combined with high inflation and high unemployment.

• A situation where inflation is low and unemployment is high, but growth is stable.
• A period of rapid economic growth with low inflation and low unemployment.

Multiple Choice

What did the Bakke Supreme Court case do?

• The Bakke case had no impact on college admissions policies.
• The Bakke case upheld affirmative action but struck down racial quotas in college admissions.
• The Bakke case mandated racial quotas for all universities.
• The Bakke case eliminated affirmative action in college admissions.

Multiple Choice

What did Roe V Wade Supreme Court Case do?

• Roe v. Wade was a case about voting rights in the United States.
• Roe v. Wade legalized abortion in the United States.
• Roe v. Wade established mandatory parental consent for minors seeking abortions.
• Roe v. Wade banned all forms of contraception.

Multiple Choice

What Supreme Court Case in 2022 overturned Roe v Wade?

• Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
• Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt
• Griswold v. Connecticut
• Planned Parenthood v. Casey

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a key focus of Carter's foreign policy?

• Trade agreements
• Human rights
• Military intervention
• Economic sanctions

Multiple Choice

What was the 1978 foreign policy that Carter achieved and is considered the highlight of his foreign policy?

• Panama Canal Treaty
• Camp David Accords
• Iran Hostage Crisis
• SALT II Treaty

Multiple Choice

Who was the Iranian leader who was an Allie to the USA?

• Reza Pahlavi
• Mohammad Mossadegh
• Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi
• Ayatollah Khomeini

Multiple Choice

What good things did the Shah do for Iran that the USA supported?

• The Shah ignored education and healthcare reforms.
• The Shah modernized Iran and promoted women's rights.

• The Shah focused solely on military expansion.
• The Shah increased censorship and suppressed dissent.

Multiple Choice

Why did the Iranian people turn against the Shah?

• The Iranian people supported the Shah's policies.
• Discontent was due to his authoritarian regime and socio-economic issues.

• The Shah was beloved by all Iranians.
• The Shah was overthrown due to foreign intervention.

Multiple Choice

What was the biggest difference for women in Iran after the revolution?

• Full equality in the workplace.
• Increased educational opportunities for women.
• Removal of all dress codes for women.
• The imposition of mandatory hijab and significant restrictions on women's rights.

Multiple Choice

How did Iran show the USA they were unhappy with US support of the Shah after he was overthrown?

• Iran took over the US Embassy and held 52 Americans hostage.

• Iran signed a peace treaty with the US.
• Iran launched a military attack on the US.
• Iran publicly praised the US for its support.

Multiple Choice

Why is the Iran Hostage Crisis considered Carter's downfall?

• The crisis strengthened Carter's presidency.
• Carter's economic policies were the main reason for his downfall.
• The Iran Hostage Crisis had no effect on the 1980 election.
• Because of his inability to resolve the situation.

Multiple Choice

What is the USA's current relationship to Iran?

• The USA and Iran have a cooperative relationship.
• The USA is indifferent towards Iran.
• The USA has a strong alliance with Iran.
• The USA has a tense and adversarial relationship with Iran.

Multiple Choice

What was SALT 2?

• SALT II was a military alliance formed in Europe.
• SALT II was a trade agreement between the US and China.
• SALT II was a treaty between the US and the Soviet Union to limit nuclear arms.
• SALT II was a domestic policy initiative in the US.

Multiple Choice

What was the Carter Doctrine?

• A doctrine advocating for isolationism in foreign affairs.
• The US would use military in the Persian Gulf to protect national interests.

• A strategy for nuclear disarmament in Europe.
• A policy promoting economic sanctions against Iran.

Multiple Choice

Why was the Carter Doctrine issued?

• Reaction to USSR invasion of Afghanistan

• To support economic sanctions against China.
• To establish military bases in Africa.
• To promote democracy in Eastern Europe.

Multiple Choice

Carter negotiated a treaty that in 1999 would return control of this waterway back to its country of origin.

• Panama Canal
• Nicaragua Canal
• Panama Bay
• Suez Canal

Multiple Choice

Despite his troubled Presidency Carter went on to become regarded as

• a humanitarian and champion of human rights
• a wealthy businessman focused on profit
• a failed politician with no legacy
• a controversial figure in American history

Multiple Choice

What international award was Jimmy Carter awarded for his humanitarian work after he left the Presidency?

• Nobel Peace Prize
• Pulitzer Prize
• Grammy Award
• Presidential Medal of Freedom