Ford-Carter Quick Check Quiz

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 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

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 did Ford lose popular support during his administration?

• He couldn't solve economic problems

• He pardoned Nixon for his crimes in office

• He caused stagflation

• He was too honest

How did the Iranian Hostage Crisis affect President Carter's image and ability to get reelected?

• He appeared strong and increased his support

• He appeared weak and ineffective and lost the election

• He withdrew from the election due to the scandal