Presidents Ford | Carter & HW Bush

Open Ended

Explain how Gerald Ford's decision to pardon Richard Nixon impacted public opinion and Ford's presidency.

Multiple Choice

Why was Gerald Ford considered unique among U.S. Presidents in terms of how he became President?

• He was elected directly by the people.

• He was appointed after the resignation of the Vice President and President.

• He was a military general before becoming President.

• He was the youngest President ever elected.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes stagflation during Gerald Ford's presidency?

• High inflation and low unemployment

• Low inflation and high unemployment

• High inflation and high unemployment

• Low inflation and low unemployment

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: Which countries were founding members of OPEC?

• Saudi Arabia

• Venezuela

• Libya

• Israel

Open Ended

Describe the purpose and function of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve established during President Ford's administration.

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards introduced in 1975?

• To reduce energy consumption by increasing the fuel economy of cars and light trucks

• To increase the price of gasoline

• To reduce the number of cars on the road

• To promote the use of electric vehicles

Open Ended

How did the oil crisis and stagflation during the Ford presidency impact American society and the economy?

Open Ended

How did automakers respond when CAFE and Fuel Economy Standards were raised, and what were the intended benefits for the nation and consumers?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are cons of petroleum/oil/gas?

• Used to power vehicles

• Pollutes air

• Used for drugs

• Not renewable

Multiple Select

Which of the following are pros of petroleum/oil/gas?

• Used to power vehicles

• Pollutes air

• Used for drugs

• Not renewable

Multiple Choice

Who won the U.S. presidential election of 1976, and what was a major issue faced by the new president?

• Jimmy Carter; the U.S. economy

• Gerald Ford; foreign policy

• Richard Nixon; the Watergate scandal

• Ronald Reagan; the Cold War

Multiple Choice

Which event led OPEC to place an oil embargo on the USA in 1973?

• Support for Israel in the Yom Kippur War

• Support for Egypt in the Yom Kippur War

• Signing of the National Energy Act

• Creation of the Department of Energy

Open Ended

What economic challenges did both President Ford and President Carter face during their presidencies?

Multiple Select

What are two major changes that occurred in the Fort Worth Stockyards between the early 1900s and the 1970s?

• Increase in livestock and expansion of infrastructure

• Decrease in livestock and expansion of infrastructure

• Increase in livestock and reduction of infrastructure

• Decrease in livestock and reduction of infrastructure

Open Ended

Describe one way President Carter promoted human rights through his foreign policy.

Multiple Choice

Which event led to the creation of peace between Israel and Egypt during Jimmy Carter's presidency?

• The signing of the Camp David Accords

• The invasion of Afghanistan

• The launch of Black Entertainment Television

• The boycott of the 1980 Olympic Games

Multiple Select

Which of the following were outcomes of the Camp David Accords?

• Egypt recognized Israel

• Israel gave Egypt back the Sinai Peninsula

• Palestinians gained full independence

• A plan for Palestinian self-government was started

Open Ended

Explain how the Camp David Accords changed the relationship between Israel and Egypt.

Open Ended

What is the significance of Robert Johnson & BET?

Multiple Choice

Why did Chrysler Corporation receive a government loan during Carter’s presidency?

• It was losing money due to low vehicle sales

• It needed to expand internationally

• It was a leader in fuel-efficient vehicles

• It was merging with another company

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the economic challenge known as 'stagflation' during the Ford presidency?

• High inflation and high unemployment with stagnant economic growth

• Rapid economic growth and low inflation

• Low unemployment and high economic growth

• Decreasing inflation with increasing employment

Open Ended

How did the presidencies of Ford, Carter, Reagan, and H. W. Bush shape the United States between 1974 and 1993?

Multiple Choice

What were some of the major challenges faced by U.S. presidents between 1974 and 1993?

• Economic recession and stagflation

• Immigration reform and foreign policy crises

• Political scandals and presidential resignations

• All of the above