Carter Presidency

Which statement is true about Jimmy Carter?

• His foreign policy focused on anti communism.

• He served in Congress for 25 years.

• He had a reputation for hard work and integrity.

• He helped end inflation with the “Whip Inflation Now” plan.

What critical event affected both the Ford and Carter presidencies?

• Watergate

• the energy crisis

• Iran hostage crisis

• rise of Sandinistas in Nicaragua

The American Hostage Crisis in Iran was caused in part by

• the American government allowing the deposed Shah of Iran to come to the US for cancer treatment

• Carter's involvement in arranging the Camp David accords between the Egyptians and the Israelis

• American air strikes against Iran's ally, Libya

• American attempts to overthrow the newly emplaced government of Ayatollah Khomeini

Which of the following most closely represents the author’s beliefs in the above cartoon?

• President Carter had a firm and decisive presidency

• President Carter did not care about environmental issues.

• President Carter was not passionate about the energy crisis

• President Carter was passionate about issues but did not lead.

What was the purpose of the Camp David Accords led by President Carter?

• to broker peace between Egypt and Israel

• to end the Iranian hostage crisis

• to maintain good relations with the Shah

• to find a way to end the economic recession

Why was the U.S. embassy in Iran attacked and hostages taken?

• The U.S. had invaded Iran and taken control of their oil fields.

• The new ruler of Iran distrusted the United States because of its support of the shah.

• Egypt and Israel began a new war after the Camp David Accords.

• President Carter refused to recognize Ayatollah Khomeini.

What year did Jimmy Carter run for president?

• 1950

• 1970

• 1976

What two nations took part in a peace treaty with Jimmy Carter during his presidency?

• Canada and England

• Egypt and Israel

• Iraq and Iran

Who ran against Carter in the 1980 election and won?

• Barack Obama

• David Cooke

• Ronald Reagan

• George Bush

Carter signed the _________________ promising to return the canal to Panama

• Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty

• Panama Canal Treaty

• Panama Canal

• Torrijos-Carter Treaty