Jimmy Carter's Presidency Attack Q's

Why did gasoline prices spike during the 1970's and early 1980's?

• A natural disaster impeded offshore drilling for oil
• Congress imposed new regulations of foreign energy companies
• Conflicts in the Middle East disrupted the distribution of oil
• Congress introduced new legislation to increase the fuel efficiency of vehicles

What collective organization controlled oil prices?

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Where are most member nations that control oil pricing?

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In 1979, the Shah of Iran was forced into exile. The US government later allowed the Shah to enter the US for medical treatment. This perceived the U.S. support for the Shah of Iran resulted in which of the following?

• Iran attacked a U.S. military base in Asia
• Soviet forces began an occupation of Iran
• Israel demanded U.S. support for the strategic bombing of cities in Iran
• Revolutionaries kidnapped a group of citizens in Iran

What crisis happened in 1979 during Carter's presidency?

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The Camp David Accords, negotiated by President Carter, were significant because they led to -

• The end of the Vietnam War
• A lasting arms-reduction treaty with the Soviet Union
• The first peace agreement between Israel and an Arab nation
• The establishment of a worldwide human rights policy

What two countries did the Camp David Accords create peace between?

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What was one effect of the Camp David Accords (1977)?

• They led to freedom for the embassy hostages being held in Iran
• They led to the restoration of U.S. grain sales in Egypt and Israel
• They led to a lack of American interest in Middle Eastern affairs
• They led to a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel

What agreement did Carter create to make peace between Israel & Egypt?

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What was the purpose of the Community Reinvestment Act?

• Help low-income, minority areas to obtain loans and credit
• Prevent banks from making risky loans in low-income areas
• Stop the practice of some banks making high-interest payments
• Encourage banks to compete with local businesses in providing credit